Description
A classic Finnish salmon soup, Lohikeitto, is a creamy and flavorful soup perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillets, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups fish stock or water
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot. Sauté leeks until softened.
- Add potatoes and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in fish stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Gently add salmon pieces. Cook until salmon is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and dill. Heat through, but do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute fish stock with water and a fish bouillon cube.
- Adjust the amount of cream to your preference.
- Fresh dill is essential for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Finnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg