Q: Can I use frozen peas for this recipe? A: Yes, you can use frozen peas as a convenient alternative to fresh peas.
Q: Is it necessary to remove the bones from the cod? A: Yes, it’s important to remove the bones for a better texture and ease of eating.
Q: Can I replace lemon juice with vinegar? A: Lemon juice is preferable for its fresh flavor, but in a pinch, a mild vinegar like apple cider could be used.
Norwegian Arctic Cod and Pea Soup
Notes
Ingredients:
- Norwegian Arctic Cod - 1 piece
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
- Onion - 10 grams, finely chopped
- Green Peas - 50 grams
- Water - 3 bowls
- Lemon Juice - a few drops
- Salt - to taste
- Pepper Powder - to taste
- Butter - 2 grams
- Rinse the cod and pat dry with kitchen paper.
- Prepare the green peas and finely chop the onion.
- Debone the cod, cut into slices, and sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Marinate the cod slices in a food processor with salt and pepper for 10 minutes.
- Process the cod until finely minced.
- Mix in the cornstarch until evenly distributed.
- Melt butter in a heated pan.
- Add green peas, onions, and water, cooking until the peas are soft.
- Blend the cooked peas and water in a food processor until smooth, removing any white foam.
- Pour the pea mixture back into the pan and simmer on low heat.
- Add small chunks of the cod into the soup and simmer for 4-5 minutes until the cod is cooked.
- Season with salt and turn off the heat.
- Serve the soup hot.
- High in protein from the cod.
- Contains vitamins and minerals from green peas.
- Low in calories, suitable for a light meal.
- Provides healthy fats from the butter.
