Swedish fish soup, known as fisksoppa, is a traditional Scandinavian dish made with fresh fish, aromatic vegetables, and a flavorful broth often enriched with cream and dill. This classic Swedish fish soup recipe is light yet hearty, highlighting the natural taste of the fish while providing a comforting, warming meal. Commonly served with fresh bread, fisksoppa is a staple of Swedish home cooking and coastal cuisine.
Swedish Fish Soup (Fisksoppa)
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 Piece carrot
- 1 Piece onion
- 2 Piece garlic cloves
- 2 Decilitre (dl) milk
- 2 Decilitre (dl) water (or broth)
- 2 Piece potato
- 1 Piece dill bunch
- 2 Piece white fish (cod) fillet
- 1 Table spoon (tbsp) sour cream
- 1 Peck sa!ron
- 2 Table spoon (tbsp) lemon juice
- 1 Table spoon (tbsp) butter
- 1 Tea spoon (tsp) salt
- 1 Peck black pepper
Instructions
Heat butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped garlic, onions, carrot and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until so”, 8-10 minutes. Add potatoes, stock, milk, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Add cod, and continue to cook, stirring gently, until fish is cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Before serving stir in dill don’t overcook. Mix the sour cream with sa!ron and lemon juice, peck of salt and garnish the top of soup with this mixture. Serve with bread.
