Finnish Fish Soup

A traditional soup as made in Finland. Use any fish you like, such as halibut, flounder, or cod.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  cups water
• 1⁄3 cup rice
•  dried herbs (such as a mix of marjoram, parsley, savory)
• 1⁄2 cup  garden peas (fresh or frozen)
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 7  ounces  fish fillets, cut into neat strips (any sea fish)
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup water
•  generous pinch salt
•  generous pinch paprika
•  generous pinch  garlic salt
•  fresh parsley (to garnish)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat water, rice, dried mixed herbs, peas and salt and pepper to taste to a boil over medium high heat.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes before adding fish.
3. Meanwhile, combine tomato paste, corn starch and water; add to soup and season with salt, paprika, and garlic salt.
4. Let simmer an additional 15 minutes; garnish with fresh parsley.