Bergen Fish Soup — a classic, creamy Norwegian dish from the coastal city of Bergen, known for its rich seafood flavors and comforting texture. 🇳🇴🐟🥣

 

📝 Bergen Fish Soup (Bergensk Fiskesuppe) Recipe

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

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🐟 Ingredients

For the Soup Base:

• Butter – 2 tbsp

• All-purpose flour – 2 tbsp

• Fish stock or seafood broth – 4 cups (1 liter)

• Milk – 1½ cups

• Heavy cream – ½ cup

• Onion – 1 small, finely chopped

• Carrot – 1 medium, thinly sliced

• Leek – 1 small, sliced (white part only)

• Celery – 1 stalk, chopped

• Bay leaf – 1

• Whole peppercorns – 5–6

• Salt – to taste

• White pepper – to taste

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For the Fish & Garnish:

• Fresh white fish (like cod, haddock, or halibut) – 300 g, cut into bite-size pieces

• Small shrimp or prawns (optional) – 100 g, peeled

• Fresh dill – 2 tbsp, chopped

• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Broth

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add onion, carrot, leek, and celery; sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft but not browned.

3. Sprinkle flour and stir well to make a light roux (thick paste).

4. Slowly pour in the fish stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

5. Add bay leaf and peppercorns, then simmer gently for 10–12 minutes.

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Step 2: Add Dairy & Seasoning

1. Remove the bay leaf.

2. Add milk and cream, then simmer for 5 minutes more on low heat.

3. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

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Step 3: Add the Fish

1. Gently add fish pieces to the simmering soup.

2. Cook for 5–6 minutes, until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily.

3. Add shrimp (if using) and cook another 2 minutes.

4. Stir in lemon juice and fresh dill just before serving.

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🍽️ To Serve

• Serve hot with fresh bread or crusty rolls.

• Garnish with a drizzle of cream and extra dill for a traditional Norwegian touch.

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🌊 Tips

• You can use a mix of fish like salmon, cod, and haddock for deeper flavor.

• For authenticity, replace some milk with fish stock from boiled fish heads or bones.

• Add julienned root vegetables like parsnip or celeriac for a more rustic Bergen-style version.

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🇳🇴 Fun Fact

Bergen Fish Soup (Bergensk Fiskesuppe) originated from Norway’s West Coast fishing traditions — fishermen used leftover fish and cream to make a hearty, warming soup on cold days. It remains one of Bergen’s most famous culinary symbols today.

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