Scandinavian Chicken Soup Recipes

SCANDINAVIAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Cook chicken in a kettle until done. Cool, debone, and chop into pieces.
• Strain the cooking liquid and return chicken broth to a boil over high heat.
• Add diced potatoes, onion, and dillweed. After the soup returns to a boil, reduce the temperature and simmer the potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes.
• Add the chicken, salt, and pepper; simmer about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with chopped red onions and dillweed just before serving.

SWEDISH POTATO DUMPLING SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. soup kettle, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 hours. Remove chicken; set aside until cool enough to handle., Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Add enough water to make 8 cups; return to kettle. Remove chicken from bones; discard bones and skin. Cut chicken into chunks; add to kettle along with beans and noodles. Bring to a boil; cook for 20 minutes., For dumplings, combine the potatoes, egg, cream, sugar and salt if desired in a medium bowl. Gradually add flour to make a stiff dough (it should form a peak when spoon is lifted). Drop by teaspoons into boiling soup. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.

CREAMY SCANDINAVIAN SEAFOOD SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onions and saute until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Bring chicken broth, water, white wine, vinegar, and fish sauce to a boil in a large pot. Add sauteed vegetables, reduce heat, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Whisk heavy cream and flour together in a small bowl. Add cream to the soup, followed by sugar, garlic, bay leaf, chile pepper, fennel greens, sea salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add cod, mussels, and shrimp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer without boiling until fish is easily flaked, 8 to 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.