
Creamy Turnip and Smoked Fish Soup with Dill Oil
A comforting creamy soup that celebrates the earthy sweetness of turnips, balanced by the smoky depth of fish. Finished with a vibrant dill oil, it's a taste of Nordic simplicity and elegance.
Ingredients
- 500 g Turnips (rutabagas)
- 250 g Potatoes
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 750 ml Vegetable broth
- 200 ml Whole milk
- 100 ml Light cream
- 150 g Smoked fish (mackerel or smoked trout)
- 1/2 bunch Fresh dill
- 60 ml Canola oil (or other neutral oil)
- to taste Salt
- to taste White pepper
Instructions
- 1
Peel and dice the turnips, potatoes, and onion.
- 2
In a large pot, sauté the onion in a drizzle of oil until translucent.
- 3
Add the diced turnips and potatoes, then pour in the broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Meanwhile, prepare the dill oil: blend fresh dill with canola oil until you get a green, fragrant oil. Season lightly.
- 5
Once the vegetables are cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Add the milk and cream, then blend the soup until it's very smooth and velvety.
- 6
Return to low heat, season with salt and white pepper. Flake the smoked fish.
- 7
Serve the creamy soup hot, garnished with flaked smoked fish and a drizzle of dill oil.
Chef's Tips
- •For a more intense flavor, roast the diced turnips and potatoes in the oven before adding them to the broth.
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