Finnish Salmon Soup - Lohikeitto

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 stick (1/4 cup or about 50 grams) unsalted butter

1 leek, (sliced, white and light green parts only)

5 cups (1,25l) fish stock (can be substituted with water)

1 lb (450g) potatoes, (cubed)

1 carrot, (sliced)

1 lb (450g) salmon fillet, (de-boned, de-skinned and cut into small chunks)

1 cup (250ml) heavy cream

1 cup (10g) fresh dill for garnish, (finely chopped)

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Melt the butter in a pot. Add the sliced leek and saute until translucent, about 7 minutes.

Add the stock, carrot and potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat. At this point the potatoes should be almost ready.

Add the salmon chunks and the cream, and cook for about 5-7 minutes more, until it starts to boil.

Turn off the heat and add the dill, salt and pepper. Close the lid and wait for another 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 650 kcal