Description
Finnish Salmon Soup, known as Lohikeitto, is a creamy and comforting traditional Nordic recipe featuring tender salmon, diced potatoes, and fresh dill simmered in fish stock and cream. This flavorful soup is perfect for a cozy meal and captures the essence of Finnish cuisine with its delicate blend of ingredients and rich texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups fish stock (or water with fish bouillon)
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp whole allspice (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes, releasing its sweetness and aroma.
- Simmer Vegetables: Pour in the fish stock and bring to a boil. Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, bay leaf, and whole allspice if using. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10–12 minutes until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
- Add Salmon: Carefully add the salmon pieces to the pot and continue to simmer for 5–7 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
- Add Cream and Season: Stir in the heavy cream and season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Heat through for 2–3 minutes without boiling to maintain the cream’s smooth texture.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh chopped dill to infuse a fresh herbal note. Serve the soup hot with crusty rye bread or dark whole grain bread for an authentic Finnish experience.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whole milk.
- Smoked salmon can be added at the end for a deeper smoky flavor.
- This soup is traditionally called Lohikeitto in Finland.
