Finnish Salmon Soup

This soup is also known as Lohikeitto.

• ⏲️ Prep time: 20 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 30 min
• 🍽️ Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 pcs salmon fillet
• 4 cups water or stock
• 1 leek
• 1/4 cup butter
• 5-7 potatoes
• 1-2 carrots
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• dill to garnish

Directions

1. Wash, clean, and dice all vegetables.
2. Remove scales from salmon fillet or remove skin entirely, up to you. Dice.
3. In a pot, melt butter. Add diced leeks and cook on medium-high about 5 minutes until the leeks wilt a bit.
4. Add water (or stock) and other vegetables. Bring to a boil and cook on medium heat about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are ready.
5. Add diced salmon fillet and heavy cream. Cook for additional 5-10 minutes to cook the salmon.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste at the end. Serve with dill as garnish.

Contributor(s)

• Tara Brennan