Creamy Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

Try this popular and comforting recipe, perfect for cold winter nights. Lohikeitto as it is called in Finland, is a creamy soup made with salmon, leeks, potatoes and plenty of fresh dill! Recipe and image from La Cuisine de Geraldine.

 

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh Svenfish fresh salmon
• 14 oz firm potatoes
• 3 leeks
• 3 carrots or your favorite root veggie
• 5 cups fish broth
• 3/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 bunch of fresh dill
• 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Cut the leeks into thin strips and wash them well. Peel and slice the carrots and cut the potatoes into cubes. (You can use small potatoes if you want to keep the skin on). Cut the salmon into large cubes. Chop the dill finely.
2. Sauté the leeks and slice carrots in butter or olive oil  in a large saucepan.
3. Once the leeks have reduced in volume by half, add the potatoes and fish stock. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes at medium heat until the potatoes are cooked.
4. About 10 minutes before serving, add the salmon chunks and cream. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked. The cream should not boil. Close the lid and wait another 5 minutes.
5. To finish, add the fresh dill. Serve in a bowl and decorate with more dill, black pepper and a drizzle of lemon juice if you like.