Old Russian Kelp Soup

Ingredients

• Onion 2 heads
• Carrot 1 piece
• Celery salt 5 oz
• Dill 3 sprigs
• Parsley 3 sprigs
• Bay leaf 1 piece
• Allspice berries 5 pieces
• Ghee 0 oz
• Salmon 0 lbs
• Pickled Cauliflower 5 oz
• Cucumber Brine 5 fl oz
• Water 1⅕ l
• Kaviar 5 oz
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

For the vegetable broth, add a quartered onion, coarsely chopped carrots, and celery root to the water.

Step 3

Add the stems of parsley and dill, bay leaf, and allspice. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Then strain the broth.

Step 4

Chop the onion.

Step 5

Sauté it in clarified butter until soft.

Step 6

Cut the fish into large cubes.

Step 7

Add it and the sautéed onion to the broth. Cook for 3–4 minutes.

Step 8

Add sliced pickles to the soup and pour in the pickle brine.

Step 9

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and let it steep for 20–30 minutes.

Step 10

Serve the calya in individual plates, garnishing with chopped herbs and caviar.