Description
Comforting Finnish salmon soup lohikeitto brings Nordic warmth to your kitchen with creamy potatoes and delicate fish. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, offering you a taste of traditional Scandinavian culinary heritage in one satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) salmon fillet, de-boned, de-skinned, and cut into chunks
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (450 grams) potatoes, cubed
- 1 leek, sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 1 carrot, sliced
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 5 cups (1.25 liters) fish stock (or substitute with water)
- 1 cup (250 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup or 50 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (10 grams) fresh dill, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter in a spacious pot over medium temperature, carefully sweating the leek until it becomes translucent and softens, releasing a subtle aromatic essence.
- Stream fish stock into the pot, introducing diced carrots and cubed potatoes. Elevate heat to achieve a rolling boil, allowing vegetables to tenderize for approximately 10 minutes.
- Delicately incorporate salmon pieces into the bubbling liquid, followed by rich cream. Reduce heat and gently simmer for 5-7 minutes, ensuring salmon cooks through without becoming tough or dry.
- Remove pot from heat source, folding in freshly chopped dill, seasoning with precise salt and pepper measurements to enhance the soup’s delicate flavor profile.
- Allow soup to rest, covered, for 10 minutes to harmonize the ingredients and develop depth of taste.
- Ladle the creamy, golden soup into warm bowls, accompanied by traditional rye bread for a classic Finnish dining experience.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon for the most authentic and delicious flavor profile.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Avoid overcooking salmon by removing the soup from heat as soon as fish turns opaque to maintain its delicate, tender texture.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free version that keeps the soup creamy and rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Finnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg