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How to Make Creamy Scandinavian Seafood Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Scandinavian cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh, simple ingredients and bold flavors, and this Creamy Scandinavian Seafood Soup is a shining example of that tradition. Filled with a variety of fresh seafood, creamy potatoes, and aromatic herbs, this soup is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a special gathering with friends and family.

The heart of this recipe lies in the seafood. The gentle sweetness of the seafood infuses the broth with a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white wine
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ dried chile pepper
  • ½ sprig fennel fronds
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds cod fillets
  • 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 8 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onions and saute until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Bring chicken broth, water, white wine, vinegar, and fish sauce to a boil in a large pot. Add sauteed vegetables, reduce heat, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk heavy cream and flour together in a small bowl. Add cream to the soup, followed by sugar, garlic, bay leaf, chile pepper, fennel greens, sea salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add cod, mussels, and shrimp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer without boiling until fish is easily flaked, 8 to 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

    • Nutrition

    466 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 158mg
    • Sodium: 991mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 617mg

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    Scandinavian recipes
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