Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
This salmon soup with tender bites of fish and veggies cooks in just 25 minutes. It's delicious and healthy.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 502kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter , divided
- 1 cup (100g) leeks , sliced
- 1 cup (140g) carrots , diced
- 1 lb. (450g) potatoes , peeled and diced
- 6 cups (1500ml) fish stock
- 2 cups (160g) broccoli florets , chopped
- 1 lb. (450g) salmon fillet , de-boned, de-skinned and cut into cubes
- 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt , or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice , or to taste
- 1/3 cup fresh dill , finely chopped
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the leek and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until it softens. Stir in the carrots and potatoes. Then pour in the fish stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the vegetables for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are justtender.
- Add the broccoli and salmon chunks to the soup. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, until the fish is cooked through. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and heavy cream, until incorporated. Season with salt and ground allspice, and sprinkle with fresh dill. Turn of the heat and serve.
Notes
The recipe is adapted from Meillä kotona.
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.9g | Protein: 37.7g | Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 117.7mg | Sodium: 847.7mg | Sugar: 5.3g