Finnish Salmon Soup - Lohikeitto

 

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick (50 grams) butter
• 1 leek, sliced (white and light green parts only)
• 5 cups (1.25L) fish stock
• 1 lb potatoes, cubed
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 lb salmon fillet
• 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (10g) fresh dill for garnish, finely chopped
• salt and pepper

• Melt the butter in a pot. Add the sliced leek and saute until translucent, about 7 minutes.
• Add the stock, carrot and potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat. At this point the potatoes should be almost ready.
• Add the salmon chunks and the cream, and cook for about 5-7 minutes more, until it starts to boil.
• Turn off the heat and add the dill, salt and pepper. Close the lid and wait for another 10 minutes. Enjoy!