The most delicious salmon soup (Finnish Lohikeitto)

The most delicious salmon soup (Finnish Lohikeitto)

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"Finland, along with many other Nordic countries, has been on my bucket list for a while now. And since I can’t wait to visit them, why not bring this iconic Finnish recipe to the table? You can already ignore that soups are only for colder months. This recipe might be from a colder climate’s cuisine, but thanks to the fresh dill and vegetables, Lohikeitto is still perfect for spring. My twist: I used smoked salmon instead of fresh and added even more flavors to this already tasty dish."
Difficulty
Easy 👌
Preparation
30 min
Baking
0 min
Resting
0 min

Ingredients

2Servings
MetricImperial
125 g
smoked salmon
1
leeks
1
carrots
100 g
waxy potatoes
400 ml
fish stock
400 ml
vegetable broth (optional)
½ tbsp
butter
½
lemon
g
dill
100 ml
cream
salt
pepper

Utensils

cutting board, knife, peeler, large pot, cooking spoon, fine grater, bowl (small), ladle, bowl

Nutrition per serving

Cal288
Fat26 g
Protein20 g
Carb22 g
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  • Step 1/4

    Halve the leeks lengthwise, thoroughly wash and finely cut into fine rings. Peel and slice the carrots. Then, peel the potatoes and cut into bite sized pieces.
    • 1 leeks
    • 1 carrots
    • 100 g waxy potatoes
    • cutting board
    • knife
    • peeler

    Halve the leeks lengthwise, thoroughly wash and finely cut into fine rings. Peel and slice the carrots. Then, peel the potatoes and cut into bite sized pieces.

  • Step 2/4

    In a large pot, sauté leeks and carrot in butter for approx. 1–2 min. until the leeks are translucent and reduced in volume by half. Add potatoes and fish stock. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer over medium heat for approx. 10 min. until the potatoes are cooked through.
    • ½ tbsp butter
    • 400 ml fish stock
    • 400 ml vegetable broth (optional)
    • salt
    • pepper
    • large pot
    • cooking spoon

    In a large pot, sauté leeks and carrot in butter for approx. 1–2 min. until the leeks are translucent and reduced in volume by half. Add potatoes and fish stock. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer over medium heat for approx. 10 min. until the potatoes are cooked through.

  • Step 3/4

    Meanwhile, wash the lemon and grate the zest. Halve the lemon, cut one half into wedges and save the other half for seasoning later. Pluck the dill and chop the pieces. Tear the smoked salmon into bite sized pieces. In a small bowl, season smoked salmon with lemon juice, zest, and some dill to taste.
    • ½ lemon
    • g dill
    • 125 g smoked salmon
    • fine grater
    • bowl (small)

    Meanwhile, wash the lemon and grate the zest. Halve the lemon, cut one half into wedges and save the other half for seasoning later. Pluck the dill and chop the pieces. Tear the smoked salmon into bite sized pieces. In a small bowl, season smoked salmon with lemon juice, zest, and some dill to taste.

  • Step 4/4

    Add cream to the soup pot and let it simmer for approx. 5 min. Taste the soup and season with salt, pepper, and sugar to your liking. Transfer the soup into deep bowls with a ladle, top with marinated salmon, and garnish with dill and lemon wedges.
    • 100 ml cream
    • ladle
    • bowl

    Add cream to the soup pot and let it simmer for approx. 5 min. Taste the soup and season with salt, pepper, and sugar to your liking. Transfer the soup into deep bowls with a ladle, top with marinated salmon, and garnish with dill and lemon wedges.

  • Enjoy your meal!

    The most delicious salmon soup (Finnish Lohikeitto)
FAQ

Lohikeitto is a traditional Finnish salmon soup. It typically consists of salmon, potatoes, onions, carrots, leeks, and dill, cooked in a clear broth. It’s a popular dish in Finland, especially for the colder months, and it is often served with rye bread or Finnish crispbread. It is known for its delicate flavor and comforting qualities, a great recipe to try from Finnish cuisine.

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