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Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup Recipe for Winter Nights

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Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup

Cultural Context

Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup, or lohikeitto, hails from Finland, where it is a beloved comfort food, often enjoyed during cold winters. This dish showcases the country's rich fishing heritage, using fresh salmon, local vegetables, and creamy broth to create a warm, nourishing meal. Today, lohikeitto is not only a staple in Finnish homes but has also gained popularity in various Nordic cuisines, celebrated for its simplicity and heartiness.

FinnishFImain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg potatoes
1 onion
3 carrots
1 parsnip
1 l water
2 vegetable stock cubes
15 whole black peppers
2 bay leafs
500 g salmon
1 tablespoon butter
5 dl double cream
1/2 bunch of fresh dill

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

salmon

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is more affordable and still provides omega-3s.

1

Peel and slice the potatoes, onion, carrot & parsnip.

2

Boil the water and stock cubes, add root vegetables, black peppers and bay leafs.

3

Let the soup boil until vegetables are soft.

4

Add double cream, boil. Add diced salmon, butter and dill.

5

Boil until the salmon is done. Add salt if needed.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

lohikeittoFinnish salmon soup
Local Name: lohikeitto

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