Czech Fish Soup (Rybí Polévka)

3 bacon slices, diced

1 1/2 lb assorted fresh fish fillets, diced

1 tbsp paprika

6 cups water

3 tomatoes, chopped

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 

Salt and pepper

For the dumplings

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg, beaten

3 tbsp  water

pinch of salt

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Fry the diced bacon in a dutch oven  until crisp, then add the pieces of fish. Fry for 1 minute on one side, then flip them over and let the other side cook for about a minute. Add paprika, water and potatoes, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 10 min, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.

To make the dumplings mix all the ingredients in a small bowl until soft dough forms. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the soup and cook for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Adapted from RUSSIAN, POLISH & GERMAN COOKING by Lesley Chamberlain