Scandinavian Fish Soup Recipe

Name: Scandinavian Fish Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cod; 1 large onion, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 large carrots, small dice; 1 -2 large potato, small dice; 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms; i large can crushed tomatoes; 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups broth; 1 1/2 cups of v-8 vegetable juice or 1 1/2 cups tomato juice; oil; butter; soy sauce; flour, for thickening; salt & pepper; lemon juice; crusty bread

Servings: persons

1 lb cod
1 large onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 large carrots, small dice
1 -2 large potato, small dice
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms
i large can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups broth
1 1/2 cups of v-8 vegetable juice or 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
oil
butter
soy sauce
flour, for thickening
salt & pepper
lemon juice
crusty bread

1
Prepare all ingredients as listed. (Slice the garlic, dice the potatoes & carrots, slice mushrooms if needed, etc.) Heat oil & butter in stock pot. Add onion, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms.
2
Season with salt & pepper to taste. Add a couple of dashes of soy sauce. Let cook until semi-tender. Add more butter & oil, then sprinkle in a couple of tablespoons of flour. Add more or less depending on how thick you like your soup. Let cook for a couple of minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
3
Add the entire can of crushed tomatoes along with the stock and the juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
4
While that is simmering, heat a large pan. Add butter and oil and let butter melt. Salt and pepper the fish and lay seasoned side down in the hot pan.
5
Salt and pepper the other side of the fish. Let sear on the first side and flip, doing the same to the other side.
6
If desired, you may hit the fish with a splash of lemon or lime juice at the end.
7
Once fish is done, remove to plate. Deglaze pan with lemon juice and dump into the soup. Let flavors simmer together for a couple more minutes.
8
When ready to serve, place a couple of pieces of the fish in the bottom of your soup bowl. Spoon or ladle soup over the fish and serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!

245

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb cod, 1 large onion, sliced, 3 garlic cloves, sliced, 2 large carrots, small dice, and more.

Yes, Scandinavian Fish Soup falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Scandinavian Fish Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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