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Kashubian Fish Soup — traditional dish from Kashubia, Poland
Soup Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪22gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Kashubian Fish Soup

How to order / say it
Say it Kaszubska Zupa Rybna — [Ka-ZHOOB-ska Zoo-pa REE-bna]
Order I'd like the Kashubian fish soup, please.
Locally Poproszę kaszubską zupę rybną.
Say locally

A hearty fish soup made with local fish and vegetables.

Why try it?

This dish embodies the seafaring tradition of the Gdansk region and showcases the local bounty from the Baltic Sea.

How it tastes

A savory and aromatic broth teeming with the flavors of fresh fish, herbs, and a medley of root vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

Fish soup has been a staple in the Kashubian region since at least the 18th century, highlighting the area's rich fishing culture. It evolved from simple fisherman's fare to a cherished regional specialty.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 300 g cod
  • 🥕 100 g carrots
  • 🥕 200 g potatoes
  • 🧄 50 g onions
  • 🧂 2 leaves bay leaf
  • 🧂 1 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Dice the vegetables and chop the fish into chunks.
  2. 2 Sauté onions in a pot until translucent; add carrots and potatoes.
  3. 3 Pour in water and add spices; simmer until vegetables are tender.
  4. 4 Add fish chunks and cook until fish is fully done.
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