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Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

Close-up of a bowl of creamy salmon soup filled with chunks of pink salmon, potatoes, carrots, and fresh dill.
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This Lohikeitto recipe delivers a rich, comforting salmon soup featuring tender salmon, potatoes, and fresh dill in a velvety broth. It is an easy, one-pot Nordic classic perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
  • 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Pour in the broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add the cubed potatoes to the pot. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Gently stir in the cubed salmon. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, just until the salmon turns opaque and flakes easily. Avoid overcooking the fish.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through gently, but do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh chopped dill. Season generously with salt and black pepper to your taste.
  7. Serve this hearty salmon soup immediately.

Notes

  • For a lighter soup, substitute the heavy cream with whole milk or evaporated milk.
  • If you do not have fresh dill, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill, but fresh dill provides the best flavor for this Nordic soup.
  • This recipe is excellent for weeknight salmon dinner ideas because it cooks quickly in one pot.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/salmon-soup/

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