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Finnish Smoked Salmon Soup with Lemon Dill

Name: Finnish Smoked Salmon Soup with Lemon Dill
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 67 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups fish stock; 2 cups heavy cream; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 8 oz smoked salmon, cut into small pieces; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; Fresh dill sprigs; Lemon wedges

This comforting soup combines tender smoked salmon with rich cream, fragrant dill, and a zesty hint of lemon for a delightful dish that warms the soul.

4.4(853 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 18, 2026

Finnish Smoked Salmon Soup with Lemon Dill — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

17 min

Cook

50 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup Base

For the Creamy Mixture

For the Flavor and Aroma

For the Garnish and Finish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 695 kcal
Protein: 18.6 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Fat: 54.9 g
Fiber: 3.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2781 kcal
Protein: 74.4 g
Carbs: 148.6 g
Fat: 219.4 g
Fiber: 15.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 tbsp unsalted butter	200	0	0	22.6	0
1 medium onion finely chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.7
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
4 cups fish stock	40	8	0	0	0
2 cups heavy cream	1600	10	12	176	0
4 medium potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes	520	12	120	0.4	12
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
8 oz smoked salmon cut into small pieces	352	42	0	20	0
2 tbsp fresh dill chopped	4	0.3	0.6	0.1	0.1
1 lemon zested and juiced	12	0.5	4	0.2	1.3
Fresh dill sprigs	0	0	0	0	0
Lemon wedges	0	0	0	0	0

These nutritional estimates are approximate and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Sautéing the Aromatics

1
Melt butter
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté onions
Add the onions, sauté until translucent.
3
Add garlic
Stir in the garlic, cooking for another minute.

Combining the Broth

1
Add stock
Pour in the fish stock and bring to a simmer.
2
Cook potatoes
Add diced potatoes and cook until tender, approximately 15 minutes.
3
Season
Season with salt and black pepper.

How to Make Finnish Smoked Salmon Soup with Lemon Dill

Total time: 1 h 7 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Incorporating Cream
Gradually stir in the heavy cream, ensuring it blends smoothly.
2
Adding Salmon & Dill
Fold in the smoked salmon and freshly chopped dill, gently simmering.
3
Infusing Lemon Flavor
Incorporate lemon zest and juice, stirring gently to combine.