Description
This traditional Finnish salmon soup, Lohikeitto, features a creamy broth, tender salmon chunks, and aromatic dill. It’s a comforting, one-pot Nordic dish perfect for any season and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) fresh salmon fillet, skinless and boneless, cut into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable stock or water
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or plant-based cream
- 2 tbsp butter or plant-based margarine
- 1 small bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes, carrots, bay leaf, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add salmon chunks gently. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until just cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in cream, and heat through without boiling. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Turn off heat, stir in fresh dill, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute oat cream and plant-based margarine. Add cream after reheating if freezing in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Finnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350–400 g)
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Lohikeitto, Finnish salmon soup, creamy fish soup, Nordic recipe, dill salmon soup