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Finnish Salmon Soup

Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

This Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) combines tender salmon with potatoes, leeks, and dill for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stock
  • 2 pieces Salmon skins Provides flavor for the fish stock; essential for homemade stock but can be omitted if using store-bought.
  • 5 cups Water Main liquid for stock.
For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Used for sautéing leeks; can substitute with olive oil.
  • 2 pieces Leeks Ensure cleaned properly; can substitute with yellow onions.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground allspice Adds warmth; can be replaced with nutmeg.
  • to taste White or black pepper White pepper is traditional.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups New or red potatoes Provides creaminess and texture.
  • 2 pieces Carrots Introduce sweetness; can alternate with parsnips.
For the Creamy Finish
  • 5 cups Fish stock Homemade is best; store-bought is a quick substitute.
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream.
  • 1 pound Salmon Skin removed; fresh or frozen.
  • 1 bunch Fresh dill Preferred for flavor.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Fish Stock: Remove salmon skins and combine them with 5 cups of water in a large pot. Boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Leeks: Melt butter in Dutch oven, add sliced leeks and a pinch of salt, cooking until translucent (5-7 minutes). Stir in allspice and pepper, blooming for a minute.
  3. Simmer Vegetables: Add cubed potatoes and sliced carrots to leeks. Pour in fish stock. Bring to boil, then simmer (10-15 minutes) until potatoes are tender.
  4. Add Cream and Salmon: Lower heat, stir in cream, then gently add salmon chunks. Cook for 2-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
  5. Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning as necessary, stir in fresh dill, and serve hot, garnished with more dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Avoid overcooking salmon and adjust texture with extra stock when reheating.

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