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Authentic Finnish Lohikeitto (Velvety Salmon, Potato and Leek Soup with Fresh Dill)
Finland's beloved soul-warming soup: chunks of fresh salmon poached gently in a fragrant fish broth with buttered leeks, potatoes, rich cream, and an abundance of dill.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Fresh skinless salmon fillet, cut into 3-cm cubes500 g
- Waxy potatoes, peeled and cubed500 g
- Leek (white and pale green parts), washed and sliced1 pc
- Heavy whipping cream200 ml
- Fish stock or vegetable broth750 ml
- Butter30 g
- Fresh dill, generously chopped4 tbsp
- Whole allspice berries5 pc
- Salt1 tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Melt butter in a soup pot and soften sliced leek over gentle heat for 4-5 minutes without browning.
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2
Pour in warm fish stock, add potato cubes, allspice berries, and salt. Simmer over medium heat for 12-14 minutes until potatoes are just tender.
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3
Gently add salmon cubes and pour in heavy cream. Simmer over low heat for 4-5 minutes until salmon is just cooked through. Remove from heat, stir in generous dill, cover for 5 minutes, and serve with rye bread.
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
410
Protein
29g
Carbohydrates
23g
Fat
23g
Allergens
FishMilk
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: European Gastronomic Heritage / Public Domain Archives (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & European Culinary Traditions Archive)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
