Lohikeitto

Finnish creamy salmon and potato soup

Lohikeitto

Finnish Lohikeitto (Salmon Soup) is a traditional Finnish classic, cherished for its pure, comforting flavours. This creamy comforting soup combines fresh salmon with potatoes, carrots, and leeks, all gently simmered in a light broth enriched with cream. Seasoned simply with dill, salt, and pepper, Lohikeitto highlights the Finnish love for clean, honest ingredients and the natural bounty of the lakes and sea. Served hot, often with rye bread, it’s a warming dish that embodies Finnish home cooking at its best.

⏰Prep Time: 10min ⏲️Cooktime: 30min 🍽️Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 500g Salmon (cut into to large chunks)
• 6 cups of fish or vegetable stock
• 2 tbs butter
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 leek
• 1 large carrot
• 5 allspice berries
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped dill
• Fresh dill (for serving)
• Lemon quarters (for serving)

Directions:

1. Peel both the carrots and potatoes and chop into bite large rustic chunks.
2. Slice the leek lengthwise and wash it well to remove any dirt, then finely slice it.
3. In a large Dutch oven or pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the leeks and sweat them on medium heat until almost translucent.
4. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Add the carrots and potatoes and sautee for an aditional 5 minutes then cover with the stock, add the all spice berries and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
6. Once the potaoes are cooked add the salmon cubes and cook on low heat for 3 minutes.
7. Add the cream and dill and give the soup a stir.
8. Serve hot with buttered rye bread and lemon wedges.