Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup

Name: Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Unsalted butter; Onion, finely chopped; Carrots, peeled and sliced; Fish or vegetable stock; Water; Potatoes, peeled and cubed; Fresh salmon fillet, skinless and cut into cubes; Salt; White pepper; Heavy cream; Fresh dill, chopped; Lemon juice

Lohikeitto - A traditional Finnish delight

Experience the comforting and mild flavors of Finland with this creamy salmon soup. It's enriched with fresh dill and tender potatoes, capturing the essence of Nordic cuisine.

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

Unsalted butter

1 tablespoon

Onion, finely chopped

1 large

Carrots, peeled and sliced

For the Broth

Fish or vegetable stock

4 cups

Water

1 cup

Potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 medium

For the Salmon

Fresh salmon fillet, skinless and cut into cubes

400g

Salt

1 teaspoon

White pepper

1/4 teaspoon

For the Creamy Finish

Heavy cream

1 cup

Fresh dill, chopped

1 tablespoon

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Preparation

Preparing the Vegetables

Melt Butter

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté Onion & Carrots

Add chopped onion and sliced carrots, and sauté until the onion is translucent.

Add Stock & Potatoes

Pour in the fish stock and water, then add the cubed potatoes.

For richer flavors, use chicken stock instead of water.

Preparing the Salmon

Trim & Cube Salmon

Trim and cube the salmon fillets.

Season Salmon

Season the salmon cubes with salt and white pepper.

Set Aside

Set aside as the broth simmers.

Do not over-stir the soup during cooking to keep the potatoes intact.

Cooking Process

Simmer the Base

Once the vegetables are added, bring the mixture to a simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Add the Salmon

Gently add the seasoned salmon cubes to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Finish with Cream

Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Let it heat through but avoid boiling after adding cream.

Plating & Serving