Recipe
Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
A sweet and comforting soup with tender potatoes, carrots, leeks, salmon, and a touch of cream, all flavored with dill.
10 min
Preparation
25 min
Cooking
Ingredients
Fresh cream
80 ml
Salmon
500 g
Butter
30 g
Potatoes
500 g
fish stock
1200 ml
Leek
0.5 pièce(s)
Carrots
3 pièce(s)
Fresh dill
1 c. à soupe
Preparation steps
1
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots and leeks and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring.
2
Add the potatoes, then pour in the broth. Season with salt, pepper, and dill. Bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer for 15 to 18 minutes (until the potatoes are tender).
3
Add the salmon pieces and the cream, gently stirring. Cook uncovered for 1 minute, then turn off the heat. Cover and let rest for 4 to 5 minutes: the salmon will finish cooking gently.
4
Serve hot, garnished with a bit of fresh dill on top.