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Bowl of creamy Fish Soup Recipe with large pieces of white fish, fresh cilantro, and a rich golden broth.

Fish Soup Recipe

A comforting, flexible fish soup recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a nourishing, family-favorite meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s light yet satisfying, perfect for chilly evenings or when someone needs a cozy, feel-better bowl.
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, European, Norwegian-inspired
Keyword: Best fish soup recipe, Best fish soup recipe in the world, Clear fish soup, Creamy fish soup recipe, Fish soup recipe with potatoes, Fish stew recipe, Simple fish soup recipe, Swedish fish soup recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Simmer Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot or Dutch oven (For simmering the soup)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping)
  • 1 Ladle (For serving)

Ingredients

  • 450 g White fish fillets - Cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For sautéing vegetables
  • 1 Yellow onion - Diced
  • 2 Carrots - Diced
  • 2 Celery stalks - Diced
  • 3 Garlic cloves -Minced
  • 2 Bay leaves - Whole
  • 4 cups Fish stock or vegetable broth - Base liquid
  • 120 ml White wine - Or extra broth + lemon juice
  • 120 ml Heavy cream - Or milk / coconut milk / cashew cream
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill - Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Optional chopped
  • Salt - To taste
  • White pepper - To taste

Instructions

  • Dice onion, carrots, and celery. Mince garlic cloves. Chop dill and parsley. Cut fish into bite-sized pieces.
    Chopping board with diced white fish, chopped onions, celery, carrots, fresh dill, and parsley.
  • Melt butter in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened, then add garlic for the last minute.
    Pot of clear broth with fish pieces and vegetables (carrots, celery, onions) simmering with herbs.
  • Pour in broth and wine. Add bay leaves and bring to a gentle simmer.
    Saucepan of creamy soup with crispy bacon pieces and sprinkled herbs, stirred with a wooden spoon.
  • Gently add fish pieces. Simmer 8–10 minutes until the fish flakes easily without stirring too much.
    Pot of creamy fish chowder with potatoes and fish chunks, topped with crispy bacon and fresh herbs.
  • Season with salt and white pepper. Stir in cream and fresh herbs. Remove bay leaves before serving.
    Creamy fish chowder with chunks of fish and green herbs, served with baguette bread and olive oil on the side.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 280kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 80mg (27%) | Sodium: 680mg (30%) | Potassium: 780mg (22%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 4800IU (96%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
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