Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto), a creamy delight perfect for chilly nights. This hearty dish combines fresh salmon, tender potatoes, and aromatic dill, creating a symphony of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and rich in taste, this soup is an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Plus, it’s versatile enough to allow you to adapt the recipe based on the vegetables you have on hand. Enjoy the warmth and nourishment of this traditional Finnish recipe that celebrates simplicity and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 1 large leek, finely chopped (white part only)
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes (about 400 g)
- 1.25 litres fish stock
- 450 g salmon fillets, skinned and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 150 ml double cream (heavy cream)
- 1 bunch dill, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the chopped leek for 7-8 minutes until softened.
- Add the chopped carrot and potatoes to the pot. Pour in the fish stock to cover the vegetables and cook for about 10 minutes until potatoes are nearly fork-tender.
- Gently introduce salmon chunks and double cream into the pot, simmering for 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Stir in roughly chopped dill and let simmer for another minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Finnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg