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Finnish Salmon Soup recipe

Finnish Salmon Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 401
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Large pot for cooking the soup
  • Cutting board and knife for preparing ingredients
  • Lemon squeezer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
  3. Peel and dice the potatoes, and add them to the pot.
  4. Clean and chop the leek, onion, and carrot and add them to the pot.
  5. Add the bay leaf, allspice berries, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
  6. Let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked through.
  7. Add the salmon to the pot and let it simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  8. Remove the bay leaf and allspice berries.
  9. Add the heavy cream and chopped dill to the pot, and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  10. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the pot and stir.
  11. 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.