Finnish Salmon Soup Recipe
When I first tried the Finnish Salmon Soup Recipe. I knew I had found something special.
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Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 401 kcal
Equipment
- Large pot for cooking the soup
- Cutting board and knife for preparing ingredients
- Lemon squeezer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs of salmon fillets
- 8 cups of water
- 6-8 potatoes
- 1 leek
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 bay leaf
- 5-6 whole allspice berries
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh dill
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Peel and dice the potatoes, and add them to the pot.
- Clean and chop the leek, onion, and carrot and add them to the pot.
- Add the bay leaf, allspice berries, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- Let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Add the salmon to the pot and let it simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and allspice berries.
- Add the heavy cream and chopped dill to the pot, and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the pot and stir.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Use a sharp knife to cut the vegetables and salmon into uniform pieces for even cooking. Be sure to remove the bay leaf and allspice berries before adding the cream and lemon juice. If you want a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes with a fork or immersion blender before adding the salmon and cream.Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 1205mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
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