Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto), a creamy and delightful dish perfect for cozy winter evenings. This nourishing soup features tender salmon, fresh potatoes, and aromatic dill, creating a satisfying meal that’s both easy to prepare and full of flavor. Whether you’re enjoying it for a family dinner or serving it at a gathering with friends, this lohikeitto is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 1 large leek (white part only), finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 400 g)
- 1.25 liters fish stock
- 450 g salmon fillets, skinned and cubed
- 150 ml double cream
- 1 bunch dill, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped leek and sauté for about 7-8 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chopped carrot and potatoes, then pour in the fish stock to cover the vegetables. Cook for approximately 10 minutes until the potatoes are nearly fork-tender.
- Add the salmon cubes and double cream to the pot. Simmer gently for about 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Mix in the chopped dill and let simmer for another minute. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Finnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg