Fiskesuppe (Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup)

Fiskesuppe (Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup)

Area: Norway

Category: Seafood

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Fish fillet1 lb
Garlic1 clove
Potatoes2 medium
Carrots2
Leek1
Butter3 tablespoons
Flour5 tablespoons
Fish Stock4 cups
Milk1 cup
Creme Fraiche1 1/4 cup
Shrimp1 cup
Chives1 tablespoon

Instruction

  • ▢ Cut the fish fillets in cubes or strips
  • Crush or chop the garlic
  • Rinse the vegetables and cut into thin strips
  • ▢ Heat the butter in a pot and add the garlic
  • Once the garlic starts to turn golden add the flour, whisking well
  • ▢ Add the fish stock and continue to whisk until there are no lumps
  • ▢ Add the vegetables and milk and bring to a boil
  • Cook for about 10 minutes
  • ▢ 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
  • ▢ Sprinkle with chives (or dill or parsley) before serving