Faroese Fish Stew (Fiskasúpa)

Fiskasúpa is a traditional Faroese fish stew that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for warming up on a chilly day. This dish is a staple in Faroese cuisine and is often made with locally caught fish.

Faroese Fish Stew (Fiskasúpa)

Ingredients

  • 500g white fish fillets, such as cod or haddock
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 1 liter fish stock
  • 200ml heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onions until translucent.
  2. Add the potatoes, carrots, and leek to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the fish stock and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the fish fillets to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve the Fiskasúpa hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Stirring spoon

Tools

Soup ladle Serving bowls

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Fiskasúpa is delicious when served with crusty bread or Faroese flatbread.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the stew before adding the fish stock.

Cost

$20