๐ฅฃ Algae Soup
Algae Soup is a cooked dish in Stardew Valley. It restores energy and health when consumed and can be cooked once the recipe is obtained. While not the strongest meal, it’s a simple way to make use of Green Algae gathered while fishing or exploring.
๐ Recipe
- Ingredients: 4 Green Algae
- Cooking Equipment: Kitchen (Farmhouse upgrade required)
- Recipe Source: Unlocked at Fishing Level 3
๐ฅ Effects
- Restores 113 Energy.
- Restores 50 Health.
- No buffs — only recovery stats.
๐ Uses
- Provides a way to convert excess Green Algae into useful recovery food.
- Can be eaten directly for stamina and health restoration.
- Works as a backup meal for early-game fishing trips.
๐ก Strategy
Pro Tip: Save Algae Soup for early exploration and fishing — while it’s not powerful, it’s cheap and easy to make in bulk.
- Gather Green Algae while fishing or clearing ponds to stockpile ingredients.
- Use it to conserve stronger meals for Mines or Skull Cavern runs.
- Cook in bulk when upgrading the Farmhouse to always have a small food supply handy.