Dinner · Nordic
Finnish salmon soup
Lohikeitto: chunks of salmon and potato in a light creamy broth with leek, carrot, allspice and plenty of dill.
- Serves
- 4
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- High-protein here means at least 20 g of protein a serving, and at least 20% of its calories.
Ingredients
For 4 bowls- 500 g salmon fillets, skinned and cubed
- 500 g potatoes, diced
- 150 g leeks, sliced
- 100 g carrots, diced
- 10 g butter
- 1000 ml vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 bay leaf
- 150 ml light cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 15 g fresh dill
Method
Melt the butter in a large pot and soften the leeks for 4 minutes.
Add the potatoes, carrots, broth, allspice and bay leaf, bring to a boil and simmer for 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the cream, salt and pepper and bring back to a gentle simmer.
Add the salmon and poach for 4 to 5 minutes without stirring, until just opaque. Stir in the dill and serve.