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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾28gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Elbe Fish Soup

How to order / say it
Say it Elbfischsuppe — [EL-buh FISH-zoo-peh]
Order I'd like the Elbe Fish Soup, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne die Elbfischsuppe, bitte.
Say locally

A hearty fish soup made with local freshwater fish from the Elbe River.

Why try it?

Elbe Fish Soup is a testament to the local reliance on the rich fishing waters of the Elbe River. It captures the soul of Dresden's riverside culinary heritage, full of robust flavors and local ingredients.

How it tastes

The fish soup is fresh with a fragrant herby aroma, chunky in texture, and well-balanced with a rich, savory broth. Lightly seasoned, it highlights the natural taste of the river fish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

This dish has been part of Dresden's culinary landscape since local fishing communities began using the bountiful catch of the Elbe River in everyday meals. Traditionally cooked in the late 19th century, it remains a regional favorite.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 400 g river fish fillets
  • 🦐 500 ml fish stock
  • 🥕 100 g carrots
  • 🥕 50 g celery
  • 🥕 200 g potatoes
  • 🌿 10 g parsley
  • 🧄 50 g leeks
  • 🍷 50 ml white wine
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste pepper

Method

  1. 1 Sauté leeks, carrots, and celery in a pot.
  2. 2 Add fish stock, white wine, and potatoes, bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Add river fish fillets and simmer until cooked.
  4. 4 Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley.
  5. 5 Serve hot with a crusty bread.

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