Northern German Fish Soup is a meal everyone will enjoy. Packed with delicious leek, German Turnip, cod, and salmon, it will become one of your favourite dishes from Germany. The wine and lemon flavours give the soup a fresh taste, and the cream adds richness. The soup is speedy to make, and being a one-pot dish will save you time washing up!
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How to make German Fish Soup?
How to make German Fish Soup?
The preparation of the German Fish Soup is remarkably straightforward, making it a dish you can confidently master.
- First, you prepare the vegetables by washing, peeling and cutting them.
- Now it’s time to cook. In a large pot, fry the onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the wine and let it evaporate. Pour the fish fond (or fish broth), add the leek, carrots and German Turnip, and let it cook for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, you cut the fish filets into bite-sized pieces.
- After this time, add cream, adjust seasoning and thicken the soup.
- Add the fish and let it simmer for 8 minutes. Voila!
Recipe
Traditiional German Fish Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion
- 1/2 leek
- 1 large carrot
- 2 German turnips Kohlrabi
- 100 ml wine
- 800 g fish fond
- 200 g water or vegetable fond
- 200 g cream
- salt
- lemon juice optional
- mondamin
- 250 g cod filet
- 100 g salmon filet
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables
- Chop the onion.
- Peel the carrots. Cut them and the leek lengthwise and slice them into thin slices.
- Peel the German turnip and cut it into short stripes.
Cook
- Preheat the butter in a large pot.
- Add the onion, leek, carrots and German turnip.
- Fry them on a high heat, constantly turning to develop the roasting aromas.
- Add the wine and let it evaporate.
- Add the fish fond and water. Let the vegetables cook for 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, cut the cod and salmon filets into bite-size stripes. Set them aside.
- When the vegetables are tender, add the cream and season the soup with salt and lemon juice, if needed.
- If you like, you can thicken the soup. I add a good amount of Mondamin. But you can thicken the soup with water-starch or water-flour or butter-flour mixture.
- Turn the heat to medium and add the fish pieces to the soup. Ensure they are covered with the liquid, but don't stir them (because they will likely break). Cover the soup with the lid and let them cook in the soup for eight minutes.
- In the meantime chop fresh herbs, like parsley or chives.
- Serve the soup with fresh herbs on the top.
- What a treat!
Although there are delicious fish soups worldwide, Northern German Fish Soup is one of my favourites. Its rich and gentle taste won my heart. The soup’s basis is delicious fish and vegetable broth, and the vegetables and fish add nourishment.
Which fish for German Fish Soup?
When making German Fish Soup, the choice of fish is yours. Whether it’s cod, salmon, monkfish, sea bass, or coalfish, each adds its unique flavour, allowing you to personalise the soup to your liking.
What vegetables should be used for German fish soup?
I love adding German turnips, leeks, and onions to my fish soup. They go exceptionally well with fish. If you can’t access German Turnip, please use potatoes or fennel. They will be a filling addition to the soup and make it taste exceptional.
German Fish Soup without cream
Cream adds richness to German Fish Soup. However, you can make it without it. You can replace it with a buttery roux that adds flavour and improves consistency.
What wine should I add to the German Fish Soup?
Dry white wine is always good for cooking. If you don’t have one at the end of cooking, you can season the soup with lemon juice, making the soup tarter.
How to season the German Fish Soup?
I like the subtle taste of fish soup, so I usually season my German Fish Soup with salt and pepper. You can also add fresh herbs like chives, parsley, and dill.
What is Fish Soup good for?
German fish Soup is not only delicious but also a healthy choice. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, it’s a good meal for your heart and overall health.
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Can German Fish Soup be frozen?
German Fosh soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Variations
If you are a big fan of fish soup, try making Solyanka with fish instead of meat! Surprisingly, the tartness of the pickles goes well with white fish and even salmon. Another fish soup to try is the Eel Soup from Hamburg. Apart from the fish, the soup contains vegetables, dumplings, and dried fruit (plums, apples, and apricots).
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