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Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup with Dill and Potatoes

Name: Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup with Dill and Potatoes
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Fish stock, 4 cups; Water, 2 cups; Heavy cream, 1 cup; Potatoes, 3 medium, peeled and cubed; Carrots, 2, sliced thinly; Celery stalk, 1, sliced; Firm white fish (cod or haddock), 1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh dill, 2 tablespoons, chopped; Bay leaf, 1

A wholesome and flavorful fish soup featuring delicate white fish, potatoes, and aromatic dill, perfect for warming up a chilly evening.

4.7(452 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 30, 2025

Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup with Dill and Potatoes — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fish Soup Base

For the Vegetables

For the Fish

For the Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 514 kcal
Protein: 30.13 g
Carbs: 32.48 g
Fat: 29.95 g
Fiber: 4.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2057 kcal
Protein: 120.5 g
Carbs: 129.9 g
Fat: 119.8 g
Fiber: 17.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	27	0
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	60	1.5	14	0.1	2.5
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	10	0.5	2	0	0.1
Fish stock 4 cups	40	8	2	0.5	0
Water 2 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Heavy cream 1 cup	800	5	7	88	0
Potatoes 3 medium, peeled and cubed	390	9	90	0.3	10
Carrots 2, sliced thinly	50	1	12	0.2	3.5
Celery stalk 1, sliced	6	0.3	1.2	0.1	0.7
Firm white fish (cod or haddock) 1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces	453	95	0	3.5	0
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0.1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh dill 2 tablespoons, chopped	4	0.2	0.7	0.1	0.3
Bay leaf 1	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Soup Base

1
Heat Olive Oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté Onion and Garlic
Add onion and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
3
Add Stock and Water
Pour in fish stock and water and bring to a simmer.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Add Vegetables
Add potatoes, carrots, and celery to the pot.
2
Simmer Vegetables
Let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender.
3
Adjust Lid
Keep the lid slightly ajar to manage simmer intensity.
Tip: Avoid boiling the soup to prevent cream from curdling. Blanch vegetables separately if you want them to maintain vivid color.

How to Make Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup with Dill and Potatoes

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering
Reduce heat and allow the soup base with vegetables to simmer gently for 15 minutes.
2
Adding Fish
Carefully add fish pieces along with lemon juice. Cook gently for about 7–10 minutes until fish is cooked through.
3
Finishing Touches
Stir in heavy cream, fresh dill, and remove bay leaf before serving.