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Finnish Salmon Soup

Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup that Warms Your Soul

Enjoy a warm and comforting Finnish Salmon Soup, or Lohikeitto, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Fish Stock
  • 2 pieces Salmon skins Essential for homemade stock
  • 5 cups Water Approximate measurement
For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter For sautéing leeks
  • 2 medium Leeks Cleaned and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground allspice Essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon White/black pepper Preferably white pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 4 medium New/red potatoes Minimal peeling
  • 2 medium Carrots Sliced into rounds
For the Creaminess
  • 4 cups Fish stock Homemade preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream For creaminess
For the Final Touch
  • 1 pound Salmon Skinless fillets, cut into pieces
  • 1 bunch Fresh dill Generously used

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Remove the skin from the salmon and place the skins into a large pot with about 5 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then simmer for 10 minutes. Discard the skins and reserve the stock.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the same pot over medium heat. Add chopped leeks and a pinch of kosher salt. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add white pepper and ground allspice, cooking briefly.
  3. Add chopped potatoes and sliced carrots to the pot with the reserved fish stock. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover and let tenderize for about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Once the vegetables are tender, lower the heat and stir in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream along with the salmon chunks. Gently fold them into the soup and cook for 2-4 minutes until salmon is opaque.
  5. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve piping hot, garnished with fresh dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid boiling the soup after adding cream to maintain texture.

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