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Close up of Lohikeitto, Finnish Salmon Soup, with carrots, potatoes, and onions.

Lohikeitto (Finnish Salmon Soup)

Lohikeitto, the absolutely delicious salmon soup that is popular Nordic countries. It's dilly, creamy, buttery and has huge chunks of salmon and hearty vegetables. Not only does it taste amazing but it comes together in just 30 minutes.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Nordic
Servings 8 cups

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Stock Pot with Lid
  • Cooking Spoon or Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb salmon skinned and cubed
  • 6 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tbsp shallot
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 5 cups stock seafood or chicken
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 3 red potatoes cubed
  • 1 cup cream heavy cream or half & half
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Ingredients– skin and cube salmon, slice carrots, mince garlic and shallots, and dice potatoes.
  • Simmer Broth & Vegetables– Over medium heat, melt butter in a large stock pot. Add minced garlic & minced shallots, cook and stir frequently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add potatoes, carrots, and salt and pepper to pot. Give everything a stir and pour in stock. Turn heat to high and bring stock pot to a boil. Cover with lid and simmer for 12-16 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add Salmon & Cream– Remove lid from pot and turn heat down to medium-low. Add salmon chunks & cream to soup. Stir and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes longer.
  • Add Dill & Plate: Remove stock pot from heat. Stir in chopped dill, re-cover with lid, and allow to sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes more. Ladle soup into bowl, and top with a bit of pepper. Enjoy!
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