Fiskesuppe (Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup)

Seafood · Norway classic.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Fish fillet
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 2 Carrots
• 1 Leek
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 5 tablespoons Flour
• 4 cups Fish Stock
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 1/4 cup Creme Fraiche
• 1 cup Shrimp
• 1 tablespoon Chives

Method

1. Prep and chop — Cut the fish fillets in cubes or strips. Crush or chop the garlic.
2. Continue cooking — Rinse the vegetables and cut into thin strips. ▢
3. Heat the pan — Heat the butter in a pot and add the garlic. Once the garlic starts to turn golden add the flour, whisking well. ▢
4. Add ingredients — Add the fish stock and continue to whisk until there are no lumps. ▢
5. Bring to a boil — Add the vegetables and milk and bring to a boil.
6. Add ingredients — Cook for about 10 minutes. ▢ Add the crème fraîche (or sour cream).
7. Simmer — Bring the soup back to a simmer and once the soup begins to bubble again turn off the heat.
8. Add ingredients — Keep the soup on the burner and add the fish.
9. Continue cooking — Let the fish cook in the hot soup for 5 minutes.
10. Add ingredients — If using shrimp, add right before serving. ▢ Sprinkle with chives (or dill or parsley) before serving.

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