AI GeneratedFinnishEasynordic · Finland
Lohikeitto
Finland's most beloved soup — a creamy, dill-scented salmon chowder with tender potatoes and carrots, enjoyed year-round from Helsinki to Lapland.
40 min 4 servings
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Finland's most beloved soup — a creamy, dill-scented salmon chowder with tender potatoes and carrots, enjoyed year-round from Helsinki to Lapland.
Allergen Warning
Contains: dairy, fish
Equipment needed
stovetop, pot
Melt butter in a large pot and gently sauté sliced leek until softened
Add diced potatoes, carrots, allspice berries, and fish stock, bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender
Cut salmon into 3 cm cubes and add to the pot, cook gently for 5 minutes
Pour in the cream and heat through without boiling
Season with salt and white pepper to taste
Remove allspice berries and stir in generous amounts of chopped fresh dill
Serve hot with dark rye bread and butter
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate up to 3 days. Freezes well for 2 months, though the salmon texture softens slightly upon reheating.
Cultural Context
Finland's most beloved soup, found on every school cafeteria menu and cooked in nearly every Finnish home. Best made with wild-caught salmon from Finnish lakes.