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Savory Finnish Lohikeitto with Dill and Cream

Name: Savory Finnish Lohikeitto with Dill and Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Butter, 2 tablespoons; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Fish Stock, 4 cups; Salmon Fillet, 400g, skinned and cut into chunks; Potatoes, 4 medium-sized, peeled and diced; Carrot, 1 large, sliced; Heavy Cream, 1 cup; Salt, To taste; Pepper, To taste; Fresh Dill, 1 bunch, chopped

This comforting Finnish Lohikeitto combines salmon, potatoes, and a touch of cream for a warming and delightful soup experience.

4.1(819 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 9, 2026

Savory Finnish Lohikeitto with Dill and Cream — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup Base

For the Main Soup

Seasoning & Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 641 kcal
Protein: 28.6 g
Carbs: 36.9 g
Fat: 42.2 g
Fiber: 4.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2563 kcal
Protein: 114.3 g
Carbs: 147.5 g
Fat: 168.8 g
Fiber: 17.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Butter 2 tablespoons	204	0.2	0	23	0
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	60	1.8	14	0.1	2.5
Fish Stock 4 cups	40	4	0	1	0
Salmon Fillet 400g, skinned and cut into chunks	880	88	0	56	0
Potatoes 4 medium-sized, peeled and diced	520	14	118	0.4	12
Carrot 1 large, sliced	30	0.7	7	0.2	2
Heavy Cream 1 cup	820	5	7	88	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Pepper To taste	5	0.3	1	0.1	0.5
Fresh Dill 1 bunch, chopped	4	0.3	0.5	0.1	0.2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Veggies

1
Chop Onion
Chop the onion finely and set aside.
2
Dice Potatoes and Carrot
Dice the potatoes and carrot into equal-sized pieces for even cooking.
3
Cut Salmon
Cut the salmon into chunks.

Preparing the Soup Base

1
Melt Butter
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté Onion
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
3
Add Stock
Pour in the fish stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
Tip: Ensure not to boil the soup after adding the cream, as it might curdle. Pro Tip: Let the soup sit for a few minutes after cooking to blend flavors together.

How to Make Savory Finnish Lohikeitto with Dill and Cream

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering the Base
Add the potatoes and carrots to the stock, let simmer until tender.
2
Adding the Salmon
Introduce the salmon pieces; simmer gently until just cooked through.
3
Finishing Touch
Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper.