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Traditional Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto with Potatoes, Leeks, and Fresh Dill)
Finland's iconic Nordic salmon soup: succulent cubes of fresh salmon gently simmered in a fragrant fish broth with buttery potatoes and leeks, finished with rich sweet cream, butter, and an abundance of fresh aromatic dill.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Fresh skinless salmon fillet, cut into 3cm cubes500 g
- Waxy potatoes, peeled and diced4 pc
- Leek, white and light green parts, sliced into thin rings1 pc
- Unsalted butter30 g
- Fish stock or water800 ml
- Heavy whipping cream 30%200 ml
- Fresh dill, finely chopped4 tbsp
- Whole allspice berries5 pc
- Fine sea salt1 Ā½ tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Melt butter in soup pot; gently sautƩ sliced leeks over low heat for 5 minutes until soft without browning.
5 min timer
2
Add fish stock, potato cubes, allspice berries, and salt; simmer gently 12-14 minutes until potatoes are just tender.
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3
Pour in heavy cream and gently slide in salmon cubes. Simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes until salmon is tenderly poached.
5 min timer
4
Remove from heat, shower generously with fresh chopped dill, cover 5 minutes to infuse, and serve with rye bread.
5 min timer
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
460
Protein
31g
Carbohydrates
24g
Fat
28g
Allergens
FishMilk
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Traditional European Culinary Archives / USDA Public Domain Database (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & European Gastronomic Heritage Archives)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
