Baranja-style fish soup

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1.3 kg mirror carp
• 1.8 liters of water
• 3 onions
• 2 tsp sweet paprika powder
• 1 tsp paprika powder, hot
• 1 Pepper
• 7 tbsp tomatoes, pureed, from the can
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 tsp Vegeta (Croatian spice)
• 200 ml white wine, semi-dry
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g tagliatelle pasta, preferably homemade
• 1 parsley

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

Baranja is a region in Croatia

Wash the carp and remove the gills and scales. The scales are best removed with a tablespoon under cold running water. The gills should be removed, otherwise the fish soup will have a bitter aftertaste. Then cut the carp into 4-6 pieces. Now grate the onions and sauté them in olive oil. Add water and the remaining ingredients except for the wine. Mix and simmer for about 10 minutes. Then add the whole fish, including the head, and cook over medium heat for about 25-30 minutes. After the carp has cooked for 15 minutes, add the white wine. The carp should not be cooked for longer than 30 minutes, or it risks falling apart. Cook the tagliatelle in salted water until tender and add to the soup before serving. Garnish the finished dish with parsley.