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Fiskesuppe

Cultural Context

Fiskesuppe, a comforting Norwegian fish soup, has roots in coastal communities where fish was a staple. Traditionally, it combines fresh catch with local vegetables, reflecting the bounty of the sea and the land. It's often served on cold days, embodying warmth and nourishment. In modern times, variations exist, with some adding cream for richness or using different types of fish, making it a beloved dish both in Norway and beyond.

NorwegianNOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup leeks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fish stock
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups chopped vegetables (potatoes, carrots, celery)
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup fresh dill
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lb salmon, cut into pieces
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

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

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white fish

🥗Healthier: salmon

💰Cheaper: cod

Salmon offers healthy fats, while cod is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: chicken stock

Vegetable stock is lighter and can be made from scraps.

1

Heat butter in a pot until melted.

2

Add leek and garlic, stirring until they get brownish.

3

Add fish stock and flour, mixing well.

4

Stir in heavy cream and chopped vegetables.

5

Add two bay leaves and fresh dill (or dry if fresh is unavailable).

6

Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.

7

Add sour cream and bring back to a simmer.

8

Add salmon first, then shrimp, and stir.

9

Cook for 5 more minutes on lower heat.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifeladle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishdairy

Also Known As

Norwegian Fish Soup

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