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Finnish Salmon Soup

This creamy Finnish salmon soup balances silky fish, tender root vegetables, and bright dill, making it perfect for a cold night or an easy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound salmon fillet Use wild or farmed salmon depending on budget.
  • 4 cups fish or vegetable stock Swap fish stock for vegetable stock to keep it pescatarian-friendly.
  • 1 cup crème fraîche If you don’t have crème fraîche, use sour cream or mix heavy cream with lemon.
  • 2 carrots, diced Peel and dice to similar small sizes for even cooking.
  • 2 leeks, sliced Rinse thoroughly between layers to remove grit.
  • 2 potatoes, diced Yukon Gold potatoes hold texture well.
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped Fresh dill lifts the flavor without overpowering.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour 4 cups of fish or vegetable stock into a medium pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced carrots, sliced leeks, and diced potatoes to the boiling stock.
  3. Lower to a gentle boil and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. While the vegetables cook, cut the salmon fillet into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
  1. Add the salmon pieces to the pot.
  2. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in crème fraîche and fresh dill.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 28gFat: 18g

Notes

For a heartier twist, you can add coconut milk and ginger for an Eastern twist or replace dill with parsley and lemon zest for brightness.

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