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Norwegian Fish Soup Recipe (Fiskesuppe)
A hearty and creamy Norwegian fish soup packed with fresh salmon, cauliflower, and aromatic herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1 small white or yellow onion (diced)
- 1 cup leek stalk (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups fish broth or stock
- 1 lb cauliflower (frozen or fresh)
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb salmon (skinless, cut into chunks)
- 1 OPTIONAL carrot (peeled and small chunks) (skip if on a KETO diet)
- 1 each lemon (juiced)
- 1-2 TBSP fresh dill or chives (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat, add oil, and cook onion and leek for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring.
- Transfer half of the cooked veggies to a blender. Add broth, cauliflower, salt, pepper, cayenne, and heavy cream. Blend until smooth and return to the pot.
- Add salmon and optional carrots. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and garnish with dill or chives.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or enjoy on its own for a comforting meal.