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Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) – Skinny Spatula


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Creamy Finnish salmon soup with tender fish, potatoes, and fresh dill in a rich, comforting broth


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh salmon fillet with skin
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. 1. Remove skin from salmon and cut fish into 2-inch chunks. Simmer skin with water, bay leaves, and peppercorns for 20 minutes to make stock. Strain.
  2. 2. In same pot, melt butter and cook onion for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  3. 3. Add carrots and cook 3-4 minutes more.
  4. 4. Add strained stock, potatoes, salt, and white pepper. Simmer 15-18 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. 5. Add salmon chunks and cook 3-4 minutes without stirring vigorously.
  6. 6. Reduce heat to low, stir in cream, and warm 2-3 minutes without boiling.
  7. 7. Remove from heat, add dill and chives. Adjust seasoning.
  8. 8. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Don’t boil after adding cream to prevent curdling. Store refrigerated up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Finnish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g