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Norwegian Fish Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Norway's coastal communities, Norwegian Fish Soup is a comforting dish that reflects the country's rich maritime heritage. Traditionally, it was a way to utilize fresh catches from the sea, often enjoyed during family gatherings. Today, this soup has gained popularity beyond Norway, with variations appearing in many seafood-loving cultures worldwide.

NorwegianNOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup leeks, sliced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 lb salmon, cut into pieces
1 lb white fish, cut into pieces
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup cooking cream
2 tablespoons flour
4 oz fried bacon, chopped
4 cups fish broth

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: frozen fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is often more affordable and convenient.

1

Start by preparing the fish broth. You can either cook it yourself using vegetables and fish heads or buy it from the supermarket.

2

If making broth, boil vegetables and fish heads with black pepper seeds for about 20 minutes.

3

Chop the celery, leeks, and carrots into small pieces.

4

Cut the fish into chunks.

5

In a pot, start boiling the fish broth.

6

Add the chopped vegetables to the boiling broth.

7

While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the fried bacon in advance or during the cooking process.

8

Add the fish chunks to the pot once the vegetables are tender.

9

Stir in a generous amount of sour cream and cooking cream into the soup.

10

Add a little bit of flour to thicken the soup if desired.

11

Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potladleknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishdairy

Also Known As

Fiskesuppe

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