Description
This comforting Finnish Salmon Soup is a creamy and hearty Nordic classic filled with tender salmon, potatoes, carrots, and fresh dill. It’s a simple one-pot meal perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
- 2 leeks (white and light green parts), sliced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 lb (450g) fresh salmon fillets (skinless), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, quartered
- 6 cups (1.5 l) fish or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream/double cream (or coconut milk)
- 1 bay leaf
- Pinch of allspice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Handful of fresh dill, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leek and carrots, season with a pinch of salt, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes to the pot. Pour in the fish or vegetable broth, then add the bay leaf, allspice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Gently stir in the salmon pieces and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Pour in the cream and stir in the chopped fresh dill. Heat gently without boiling.
- Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra dill and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
- Coconut milk can be used instead of cream for a dairy-free version.
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Serve with crusty rye bread or crackers for a traditional Nordic meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Finnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
