Icelandic Fish Soup - Fiskisupa

Name: Icelandic Fish Soup - Fiskisupa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs halibut (or other white fish like cod or striped bass); 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 leek, about 1 cup sliced; 3 stalks celery, about 1/2 cup diced; 1 medium onion, about 1.5 cups diced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp curry powder; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 32 ounces chicken stock; 3/4 lb potatoes, cut into 1" chunks (about 4 small yukon gold potatoes); 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped ((optional)); 1 tbsp chopped chives; celery leaves

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

Fiskisupa (aka Icelandic Fish Soup) is a rich, creamy soup with tender pieces of perfectly cooked fish, leeks, and potatoes. Inspired by my travels to Iceland.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:40 GMT