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Fish soup

Fish soup of salmon and haddock with wilted herbs in a pottery dish on a slatted wooden surface.

Scandinavia, like the British Isles, has extensive coastlines on the North Sea and fishing for cod and haddock, in particular, provided an important part of the Viking diet.  This recipe includes dill which was the most widely used herb by the Vikings.

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Measuring jug
  • Cast iron casserole

Preparation method

  • Cut the fish into large chunks.
  • Place the fish stock and cream in the casserole and bring to the boil.
  • Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until reduced a little.
  • Turn the heat down a little and add the fish.
  • Cook for 5-10 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
  • Take off the heat, add the herbs and stir gently until wilted.
  • Serve immediately with thick slices of buttered rye bread.

Viking

Serves:
4
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 600 g mixture of firm fish (cod, haddock, salmon, pollack), boned and skinned
  • 500 ml fish stock
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 300 ml double cream
  • 200 g herbs (nettles, dandelion leaves, dill, parsley, wild chervil), chopped

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Fish soup
Serving Size
 
402 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
444
Percent of Daily Value*
Fat
 
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
113
%
Cholesterol
 
161
mg
54
%
Sodium
 
1041
mg
45
%
Potassium
 
1017
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1.7
g
7
%
Sugar
 
2.6
g
3
%
Protein
 
34
g
68
%
Calcium
 
136
mg
14
%
Iron
 
3.6
mg
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Keywords

Cream, Fish