---
title: Riblja Čorba (Spicy River Fish Soup)
servings: 4
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 50 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/riblja-corba
---

Gather @sweet paprika{2%tbsp} and @cayenne pepper{0.5%tsp}.

Chop the @onion{2}, @tomato{2} and @bell pepper{1}. Cut the @catfish{600%g} into chunks, keeping any heads or bones aside for the base.

Bring 1.5l water to a simmer with the onion, tomato, bell pepper, @bay leaf{2%leaf} and any fish bones; simmer 20 minutes to build the base. ~{20%minutes}

Remove from the boil and stir in the paprika and cayenne.

Fish out the bones if used, return the pot to low heat, and add the fish chunks.

Simmer gently 15 minutes without stirring — swirl the pot to keep the fish whole. ~{15%minutes}

Taste and adjust the salt.

Ladle into bowls with @lemon{1} at the table for squeezing; bread is mandatory.