Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4–6
Warm up with Lohikeitto, Finland’s traditional creamy salmon soup, made with fresh salmon, potatoes, carrots, and a rich, buttery broth infused with dill. 🥔🐟 This comforting dish is simple, nourishing, and packed with delicate flavors, making it a favorite in Nordic households, especially during cold winter days.
Ingredients For Lohikeitto
🔥 For the Soup:
☑ 1 lb (450g) fresh salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into chunks 🐟
☑ 3 tablespoons🥄 butter 🧈
☑ 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
☑ 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
☑ 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 🥔
☑ 1 large carrot, sliced 🥕
☑ 4 cups fish or vegetable broth 🍵
☑ 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk for a lighter version) 🥛
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌿
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 dried or fresh dill 🌿
☑ 1 bay leaf 🍃
🔥 Optional Garnish:
☑ Extra fresh dill for serving 🌱
☑ Lemon wedges for a citrusy twist 🍋
👩🍳 Cooking StepsFor Lohikeitto
🔥 Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics
1️⃣ In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent.
🥔 Step 2: Simmer the Vegetables
1️⃣ Add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and bay leaf to the pot.
2️⃣ Pour in the fish or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
3️⃣ Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
🐟 Step 3: Add the Salmon & Cream
1️⃣ Lower the heat and gently add the salmon chunks.
2️⃣ Pour in the heavy cream, stirring carefully to combine.
3️⃣ Simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked through.
4️⃣ Season with salt, pepper, and dill, adjusting to taste.
🍽️ Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
1️⃣ Remove the bay leaf and ladle the soup into bowls.
2️⃣ Garnish with extra fresh dill and serve with crusty rye bread.
3️⃣ Add a squeeze of lemon for a bright, refreshing finish!
Velvety smooth, infused with fresh dill, and filled with tender salmon—Lohikeitto is the taste of Finland in a bowl!
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