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Grandpa's Fish Soup

www.cybershingle.comGrandpa Solberg grew up in Norway and emigrated to western North Dakota in the early 1900s. Gustav's childhood diet, like that of all coastal Norwegians, included fish aplenty. And, like all immigrants, he brought his dietary tastes with him (unfortunately, he didn't find a ready source of seafood on the Dakota grasslands).

But when Gus could get fresh fish, one of his favorite meals was fish soup ("fisk suppe") made the way it was done in the old country. I believe this closely replicates the original, but recipes from his era often lack much in the way of detail ("a little" flour, "some" fish, etc.).

This is health food; Grandpa Solberg lived in fine fettle to just a few months short of age 100!

KeyFish. Use firm white fish such as cod, haddock, hake, or pollack. Salmon is really good too. If frozen, remove the fish from the package and thaw in a bowl of cold water. Remove any bones and skin.

KeyVinegar? Use either plain vinegar (or white wine vinegar) or buttermilk.

Total time about an hour. Serves 4.

SHOPPING LIST:

      • Fish
      • Vinegar or buttermilk
      • Onion
      • Carrots
      • Potatoes
1
In a large pot, put fish in cold water, bring to light boil and simmer until fish flakes (6-8 minutes), then remove fish and set aside
  • 1 quart (32 oz) cold water
  • 1 pound fish, cut into 3-inch lengths
  • 2 tsp vinegar or 2 tablespoons buttermilk (add while fish is cooking)
  • 1 tsp salt
2
Make a thin flour paste, then stir it into cooking water until water thickens slightly
  • 2 tablespoons flour mixed with 2-3 tablespoons water
3
Add to pot and simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until tender
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1-2 carrots, chopped
  • 1-2 potatoes, chopped or diced
  • Salt and ground black pepper
4

Optional: Use a potato masher to lightly crush vegetables in the pot
5
Stir into soup and reheat for a couple of minutes
  • Cooked fish from Step 1
  • 1 tsp sugar

To serve: Sprinkle servings with chopped parsley, chives, or fresh dill leaves. Add some cream to servings.

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