Description
Experience the rich flavors of Finland with this delightful salmon soup, perfect for cozy evenings.
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 and add the chopped carrots and leek. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes and pour in the fish broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the salmon fillet and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Stir in the whipping cream and dill (fresh or dried). Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot with an extra sprinkle of fresh dill on top.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, consider using homemade fish broth. This soup can also be made with other types of fish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Finnish, Nordic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Finnish Salmon Soup, salmon soup, fish soup, Nordic recipes, cozy soup recipes