Description
Finnish Salmon Soup, or Lohikeitto, is a creamy, comforting Nordic soup made with salmon, potatoes, carrots, and leeks in a rich, dill-infused broth. It’s a simple, nourishing dish perfect for chilly days and quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 leek (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups fish stock (or vegetable stock)
- 1 lb salmon fillet, cubed (skinless and boneless)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add sliced leeks and cook until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced carrots and potatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in fish stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 10–12 minutes or until vegetables are nearly tender.
- Add cubed salmon and heavy cream. Stir gently and simmer for 4–5 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in chopped fresh dill.
- Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the soup rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, skinless salmon fillet cut into larger chunks to prevent overcooking.
- Vegetable stock can be used in place of fish stock.
- For a lighter version, use light cream or half-and-half.
- Don’t let the soup boil after adding cream to avoid curdling.
- Add parsnips or a tablespoon of cold butter at the end for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Finnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
