Finland salmon soup (Lohikeitto)
Finland salmon soup, also known as "Lohikeitto," is a traditional Finnish dish that showcases the delicious flavors of salmon and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium-sized potatoes peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 carrots diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 cups fish stock or vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and carrots to the pot, stirring them with the onions for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the fish or vegetable stock (4 cups) and bring it to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the salmon pieces (1.1 pounds) to the pot and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Stir in the heavy cream (1 cup) and chopped dill (1 tablespoon), and season with salt and white pepper to taste. Allow the soup to simmer for a few more minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Remove the pot from heat. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill.
- Serve the Finland salmon soup hot and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 595kcal (30%)Carbohydrates: 46g (15%)Protein: 34g (68%)Fat: 31g (48%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 130mg (43%)Sodium: 885mg (38%)Potassium: 1867mg (53%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 6050IU (121%)Vitamin C: 46mg (56%)Calcium: 177mg (18%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
