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Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) Recipe

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This Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) is a warming, creamy, and filling dish perfect for chilly evenings. Made with tender salmon fillets, fresh vegetables, and fragrant dill in a rich fish stock, it delivers comforting flavors that are impossible to resist.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 30 g unsalted butter (about 1 ounce)
  • 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 or 14 oz)
  • 1.25 litres fish stock (5 cups)
  • 450 g salmon fillets, skinned and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 15.8 oz)
  • 150 ml double cream (heavy cream) (about 1.7 fl oz)
  • 1 bunch dill, roughly chopped (about 75 grams or 2.6 oz)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté the leek: Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped white part of the leek and sauté for 7-8 minutes until it softens and becomes fragrant.
  2. Add vegetables and stock: Add the chopped carrot and potatoes to the pot. Pour in the fish stock to cover the vegetables, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cook for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are almost fork-tender but not falling apart.
  3. Cook the salmon and add cream: Add the salmon cubes and double cream to the pot. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and tender.
  4. Finish with dill and seasoning: Stir in the roughly chopped dill and let the soup simmer for another minute to infuse the flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra dill and a splash of lemon juice for brightness.

Notes

  • Use fresh salmon fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • Double cream adds richness, but you can use heavy cream or half-and-half as alternatives.
  • Adjust seasoning carefully; fish stock can be salty, so add salt at the end to taste.
  • Lemon juice adds a nice fresh contrast, but it’s optional.
  • This soup pairs well with rye bread or crispbread on the side.

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