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Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup

Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup That Warms Your Soul

A comforting Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup, or Lohikeitto, featuring flaky salmon, Yukon Gold potatoes, and dill in a creamy broth.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound fresh salmon fillet skin-off preferred
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 cup carrots sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 cup leeks rinsed well
  • 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes diced into ¾-inch pieces
  • 4 cups seafood stock can be homemade or store-bought
For the Flavor
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • ½ cup crème fraîche can substitute with heavy cream or sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh dill chopped plus extra for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup of sliced carrots and 1 cup of leeks, seasoned with a pinch of kosher salt. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  2. Incorporate 2 cups of Yukon Gold potatoes diced into ¾-inch pieces and 4 cups of seafood stock into the pot. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to medium heat, cover, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  3. Gently stir in 1 pound of skin-off fresh salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces, along with ½ cup of crème fraîche. Cover the pot and allow to simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
  4. Stir in about 1 cup of freshly chopped dill and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately in warm bowls, garnished with extra dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness and flavor, prepare the vegetable base ahead of time and add the salmon and cream just before serving.

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