Tipnuk soup
Tipnuk soup is a hearty, traditional dish from the Aleutian Islands and coastal Alaska, typically made with the edible roots of the beach lovage plant (also known as Tipnuk). It is a simple, nourishing broth often prepared with fish, seal oil, or other marine ingredients, reflecting the subsistence lifestyle of the Unangan (Aleut) people. The soup is a staple in Indigenous Alaskan cuisine, valued for its warmth and connection to the land and sea.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Tipnuk soup is generally low in carbohydrates and moderate in fat, depending on the addition of seal oil or fish, and provides a good source of protein from marine ingredients. It is rich in minerals like potassium and iron from the root vegetables, with a rough calorie estimate of 150-250 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 IU |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Tipnuk soup is a symbol of resilience and resourcefulness in harsh Arctic environments, using foraged plants and local seafood. Nutritionally, it is unique for its high mineral content and the use of beach lovage, a wild root that adds earthy flavor and fiber without relying on cultivated crops.
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