Fiskesuppe (Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup)
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Measure |
| Fish fillet | 1 lb |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Potatoes | 2 medium |
| Carrots | 2 |
| Leek | 1 |
| Butter | 3 tablespoons |
| Flour | 5 tablespoons |
| Fish Stock | 4 cups |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| Creme Fraiche | 1 1/4 cup |
| Shrimp | 1 cup |
| Chives | 1 tablespoon |
Instruction
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Cut the fish fillets in cubes or strips
- Crush or chop the garlic
- Rinse the vegetables and cut into thin strips
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Heat the butter in a pot and add the garlic
- Once the garlic starts to turn golden add the flour, whisking well
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Add the fish stock and continue to whisk until there are no lumps
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Add the vegetables and milk and bring to a boil
- Cook for about 10 minutes
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Add the crème fraîche (or sour cream)
- Bring the soup back to a simmer and once the soup begins to bubble again turn off the heat
- Keep the soup on the burner and add the fish
- Let the fish cook in the hot soup for 5 minutes
- If using shrimp, add right before serving
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Sprinkle with chives (or dill or parsley) before serving