Lohikeitto (Finnish Creamy Salmon Soup)
Creamy and hearty, this delicious Salmon Soup comes from Finland.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon cut into large chunks
- 1 leek halved and sliced
- 2 large carrots halved and chopped
- 2 medium potatoes roughly chopped
- 1 bunch dill
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 cups fish stock
- 1 pinch allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pan on medium-high heat and add the leeks and carrots. Saute until starting to become golden and crispy. Dump them into a large pot and pour in the fish stock.
- Melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter in the original pan and saute the potatoes until starting to become golden before adding them to the fish stock as well. Add a pinch of allspice and salt/pepper, to taste.
- Bring the pot to a simmer and let cook for about 10-15 minutes.
- At this point, add the salmon,cream, and half of the dill and let simmer for an additional 6 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with the remaining dill.
Notes
See above for tips on removing the salmon skin and how to properly prepare leeks!