Warm Up with Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup in Just 40 Minutes

A comforting and gluten-free Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup, or Lohikeitto, ready in just 40 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Finnish

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

1 pound Fresh Salmon Fillet skin-off fillets yield the best texture
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free version
2 medium Carrots peeled and cut into ¼-inch thick rounds
2 medium Leeks rinsed well before slicing
2 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes cut into ¾-inch pieces
4 cups Seafood Stock can replace with vegetable stock if needed
to taste Kosher Salt adjust according to taste preferences
to taste Black Pepper adjust according to taste preferences

For the Creaminess

¾ cup Crème Fraîche substitute with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a similar taste

For the Garnish

1 bunch Fresh Dill chopped, add more for serving

Equipment

Large soup pot

Method

Cooking Steps

In a large soup pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Once foamy, add sliced carrots and rinsed leeks; season with kosher salt. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened.
Stir in cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, then pour in seafood stock. Raise heat to boil, then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Gently add salmon fillets and crème fraîche to the pot. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
Remove from heat, fold in chopped dill, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra dill and fresh pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking. Avoid boiling after adding crème fraîche to maintain creaminess. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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