Description
Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) is a creamy, comforting Nordic classic made with tender salmon, hearty potatoes, carrots, and leeks. Infused with fresh dill and a touch of allspice, this soup is both simple and soul-warming — perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skin-on salmon filet
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large leek, trimmed, sliced, and well rinsed
- 5 cups water (or fish stock)
- 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1 cup fresh dill, finely chopped (divided, for garnish)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp allspice (or more to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leek and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the water (or fish stock), then add the potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Cut the salmon into bite-sized chunks. Add them to the pot along with half of the chopped dill, heavy cream, and allspice.
- Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with the remaining fresh dill, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use fish stock instead of water.
- Be careful not to overcook the salmon; it should be tender and flaky.
- This soup is traditionally served with rye bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Finnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 110mg