🇫🇮 Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
This is a traditional Finnish salmon soup recipe; it's easy to make and tastes heavenly.
Locally, it is known as 'Lohikeitto'
Ingredients
1/4 cupbutter
1leek, trimmed and sliced (about 2 cups)
4 cupfish stock or fish stock cubes
1 poundpotatoes, cubed (2 to 3 cups)
1carrot, sliced (about 1½ cups)
1 poundsalmon, cut into large pieces
1 cup35% cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Chopped dill, for serving
Directions
Step 1 In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and cook, stirring, for 5 to 6 minutes, until wilted.
Step 2 Add the stock, potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until softened and fork-tender, depending on the size of the vegetables.
Step 3 Add the salmon and cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through; season with salt and pepper.
Step 4 Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the dill.