Solyanka(A Russian Fish Soup With Capers And Onions) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dry white wine
2 c. minced onion
2/3 c. minced celery
2/3 c. minced carrots
2 c. chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 lb. whitefish (cod, halibut, etc.)
2 cucumbers
4 c. water
2 Tbsp. capers, drained
2 Tbsp. minced gherkins
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground pepper
4 Tbsp. minced parsley

Preparation

In a large soup pot, heat the wine.
Add the onion and cook until softened.
Add the celery, carrots and the tomatoes and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
Peel, seed and slice the cucumber (about 1 1/2 cups); cut the fish in large chunks.
Add both to the soup and cook 3 minutes longer.
Add the water; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until the fish flakes easily (about 10 minutes).
Turn off the heat.
Add remaining ingredients and serve immediately.
Serves 6.