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Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup

Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup That Warms Your Soul

This Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup, or Lohikeitto, is a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound fresh salmon filet cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for sautéing vegetables
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 2 medium leeks rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • 4 cups seafood stock or vegetable stock
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • ¾ cup crème fraîche adjust based on richness preference
  • 1 cup fresh dill chopped, plus extra for garnish

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the sliced carrots and leeks, seasoning them with ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  2. Stir in the cubed Yukon gold potatoes along with 4 cups of seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Allow to cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  3. Introduce the cubed fresh salmon and gently stir in ¾ cup of crème fraîche. Cover and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the salmon turns opaque and flakes easily.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of chopped dill and taste the soup, adjusting seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper if needed. Serve garnished with extra dill and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcooking the salmon. Adjust seasoning gradually for the perfect balance.

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