LohikeittoFinnish Salmon Soup
Lohikeitto is a Finnish salmon soup with potatoes, leek, cream, and dill. This version also includes carrot and cooks the salmon gently to keep it tender.
Prep
20m
Cook
30m
Serves
4
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- Åland Islands
- Finland
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Ingredients
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Soup
- 500gAtlantic Salmon (cut into large bite-sized pieces)
- 500gPotato (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 150gLeek (thinly sliced)
- 150gCarrot (sliced)
- 1lFish Stock
- 200mlHeavy Cream
- 30gUnsalted Butter
- 1pcsBay Leaf
- 6gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 15gFresh Dill (finely chopped)
Garnish
- 5gFresh Dill (finely chopped)
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Method
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- 01
Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leek and cook until softened but not browned.
- 02
Add the potato and carrot, then pour in the fish stock and add the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
- 03
Lower the heat and simmer until the potato is almost tender.
- 04
Add the Atlantic salmon and cook gently until it is opaque, flakes easily, and reaches 63°C (145°F).
- 05
Stir in the heavy cream, then season with salt and black pepper. Heat just until hot; do not let the soup boil hard after adding the cream.
- 06
Remove the bay leaf, stir in the soup dill, and spoon the soup into bowls. Scatter the garnish dill on top before serving.
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