RUSSIAN FISH SOUP

Preparation Method :

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion and celery and cook gently over low heat for 7-8 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
• Increase the heat, stir in the flour and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Pour in the fish stock and slowly bring to the boil, stirring frequently.
• Reduce the heat to low and add the gherkins, capers, bay leaf, nutmeg and pieces of fish. Poach gently for 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is opaque.
• Genty stir in the parsley and dill and season generously with salt and pepper. Serve each bowlful of soup topped with a spoonful of sour cream and a sprinkling of dill.