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Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) with Cream and Dill

Name: Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) with Cream and Dill
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon; Onion, finely chopped, 1 large; Carrots, peeled and sliced, 2; Fish or vegetable stock, 4 cups; Water, 1 cup; Potatoes, peeled and cubed, 4 medium; Fresh salmon fillet, skinless and cut into cubes, 400g; Salt, 1 teaspoon; White pepper, 1/4 teaspoon; Heavy cream, 1 cup; Fresh dill, chopped, 1 tablespoon; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon

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.

4.2(541 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·June 22, 2025

Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) with Cream and Dill — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup Base

For the Broth

For the Salmon

For the Creamy Finish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 598 kcal
Protein: 27 g
Carbs: 39 g
Fat: 39.2 g
Fiber: 4.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2390 kcal
Protein: 107.7 g
Carbs: 155.7 g
Fat: 156.7 g
Fiber: 18.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Unsalted butter 1 tablespoon	102	0.1	0	11.5	0
Onion, finely chopped 1 large	44	1.2	10.3	0.1	1.9
Carrots, peeled and sliced 2	50	1	12	0.3	4
Fish or vegetable stock 4 cups	40	4	6	0.4	0
Water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 medium	520	12	118	0.4	12
Fresh salmon fillet, skinless and cut into cubes 400g	804	84	0	56	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
White pepper 1/4 teaspoon	2	0.1	0.5	0	0.2
Heavy cream 1 cup	820	5	7	88	0
Fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon	4	0.3	0.6	0	0.5
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0.1	1.3	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Melt Butter
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté Onion & Carrots
Add chopped onion and sliced carrots, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3
Add Stock & Potatoes
Pour in the fish stock and water, then add the cubed potatoes.
Tip: For richer flavors, use chicken stock instead of water.

Preparing the Salmon

1
Trim & Cube Salmon
Trim and cube the salmon fillets.
2
Season Salmon
Season the salmon cubes with salt and white pepper.
3
Set Aside
Set aside as the broth simmers.
Tip: Do not over-stir the soup during cooking to keep the potatoes intact.

How to Make Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) with Cream and Dill

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer the Base
Once the vegetables are added, bring the mixture to a simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
2
Add the Salmon
Gently add the seasoned salmon cubes to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
3
Finish with Cream
Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Let it heat through but avoid boiling after adding cream.