Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup with Dill and Potatoes

Name: Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup with Dill and Potatoes
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Olive oil; Onion; Garlic; Fish stock; Water; Heavy cream; Potatoes; Carrots; Celery stalk; Firm white fish (cod or haddock); Lemon juice; Salt and pepper; Fresh dill; Bay leaf

A Delicate Scandinavian Delight

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

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Fish Soup Base

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 large, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Fish stock

4 cups

Water

2 cups

Heavy cream

1 cup

For the Vegetables

Potatoes

3 medium, peeled and cubed

Carrots

2, sliced thinly

Celery stalk

1, sliced

For the Fish

Firm white fish (cod or haddock)

1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Seasoning

Fresh dill

2 tablespoons, chopped

Bay leaf

Preparation

Preparing the Soup Base

Heat Olive Oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté Onion and Garlic

Add onion and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.

Add Stock and Water

Pour in fish stock and water and bring to a simmer.

Preparing the Vegetables

Add Vegetables

Add potatoes, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Simmer Vegetables

Let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender.

Adjust Lid

Keep the lid slightly ajar to manage simmer intensity.

Avoid boiling the soup to prevent cream from curdling. Blanch vegetables separately if you want them to maintain vivid color.

Cooking Process

Simmering

Reduce heat and allow the soup base with vegetables to simmer gently for 15 minutes.

Adding Fish

Carefully add fish pieces along with lemon juice. Cook gently for about 7–10 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Finishing Touches

Stir in heavy cream, fresh dill, and remove bay leaf before serving.

Plating & Serving