Fiskesuppe (Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup)

Instructions

1- ▢ Cut the fish fillets in cubes or strips.

2- Crush or chop the garlic.

3- Rinse the vegetables and cut into thin strips.

4- ▢ Heat the butter in a pot and add the garlic.

5- Once the garlic starts to turn golden add the flour, whisking well.

6- ▢ Add the fish stock and continue to whisk until there are no lumps.

7- ▢ Add the vegetables and milk and bring to a boil.

8- Cook for about 10 minutes.

9- ▢ Add the crème fraîche (or sour cream).

10- Bring the soup back to a simmer and once the soup begins to bubble again turn off the heat.

11- Keep the soup on the burner and add the fish.

12- Let the fish cook in the hot soup for 5 minutes.

13- If using shrimp, add right before serving.

14- ▢ Sprinkle with chives (or dill or parsley) before serving.