Description
Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) is a creamy and comforting dish that captures the essence of Nordic cuisine, featuring tender salmon, fresh vegetables, and aromatic dill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 g (2 tbsp) butter
- 3 carrots
- peeled and chopped
- 1/2 leek
- chopped
- 500 g (1 pound 2 oz) potatoes
- 1200 ml (5 cups) fish broth or water
- 500 g (1 pound 2 oz) salmon fillet
- skin removed
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) whipping cream
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- to serve
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped carrots and leek, sautéing until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes and fish broth (or water), bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the salmon fillet, cooking until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the whipping cream and dill, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh dill.
Notes
This soup can be made with leftover salmon for quicker preparation. Adjust the amount of cream based on your preference for richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Finnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350 g)
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg
Keywords: Finnish Salmon Soup, Lohikeitto, salmon soup, Nordic cuisine, creamy soup