Finnish Salmon Soup Lohikeitto #148

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk offers a lighter option while maintaining creaminess.

salmon

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is often less expensive and still provides a rich flavor.

Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large pot.

Add 1 large finely chopped leek and sauté until softened.

Add 1 medium chopped carrot and 4 medium peeled and chopped potatoes (300 g) to the pot.

Pour in 1 litre of water and add 1 tablespoon vegetable stock and salt to taste, along with 2 bay leaves.

Cook for 15 minutes.

Add 400 g salmon fillets to the pot.

Pour in 300 ml double cream (heavy cream) and add 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (100 g).

Cook for 20 minutes.

Stir in 1 bunch of roughly chopped dill (about 30 g).

Simmer for another 1-2 minutes.

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