Rasputin's Codfish Soup

Title:
Rasputin's Codfish Soup

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Russian,
Soups




Ingredients:





     2 sm Whole codfish


          -OR


 1 1/2 lb Codfish fillets


     1 c  Milk


     1 c  Heavy whipping cream


          Salt


          Pepper






 This is a toned-down version of the soup that Rasputin always said


 gave him his health, vigor ... and virility. It was, according to his


 daughter, his favorite dish. "Restaurants in Petrograd and Moscow


 would prepare the concoction whenever they expected Rasputin to


 dine." Paprika and minced ginger usually went into his recipe.


 


 Clean codfish. Remove head and cut fish into fillets. Remove fish


 bones. Cut fillets into 2" pieces and place in saucepan. Add milk and


 whipping cream. Place over medium heat and bring to scalding


 temperature. Do not boil.


 


 Reduce heat and continue simmering until fish is done. Season to taste


 with salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and serve hot.


 


 Makes about 1 quart, or 4 servings.


 


 From Tuscon area newspapers, 1994, 3rd quarter, courtest Mike Orchekowski.


 File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/tn-94q3.zip