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finnish salmon soup

Finnish Salmon Soup "Lohikeitto"

This Finnish Salmon Soup, otherwise known as "Lohikeitto", is a tasty DREAM of a soup. It's creamy, delicate, cozy and comforting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Serves 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 leek the white and light green part, chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 large russet potato chopped
  • 1 lb salmon cut into cubes (skin off)
  • Salt pepper
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 1 box approx 4 cups fish stock or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Chop up the white/light green part of 1 leek, 2 large carrots, and 1 potato.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add 3 tbsp of butter and a drizzle of olive oil. Add leek, carrots and potato and sautee for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the white wine, cook for 2-3 minutes, and then the fish or vegetable stock. Bring to a bubble and then continue to cook over low-medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Cut up fresh salmon into cubes (skin off the salmon) and then place into the soup. Add in heavy cream and cook for 5 more minutes on low-medium until the salmon is cooked through.
  • Garnish with a bunch of fresh dill and option to serve with lemon on the side and some crusty bread!