Lohikeitto Recipe (Finnish Salmon Soup)

Step 1

Start preparing your lohikeitto by placing a medium-sized (or large pan) over medium heat.  Add butter.

Step 2

Once the butter has completely melted, add thinly sliced leek. Cook until slightly soft.

Step 3

Add carrot and potatoes. Mix.

Step 4

Add fish stock.  Cover pot with a lid, adjust heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Adjust heat back to medium-low and simmer your salmon soup until vegetables are almost cooked.

Step 6

Add salmon fillet and heavy cream. Mix to combine.

Step 7

Turn the heat back to medium.  Cover with a lid and continue cooking lohikeitto for 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 8

Season by adding salt and pepper. Mix.

Step 9

Add dill to finish your lohikeitto. Turn heat off.

Step 10

Cover with a lid and keep covered for 2 minutes.

Step 11

Transfer to individual bowls.

Step 12

Garnish lohikeitto with more freshly chopped dills, if desired.

Step 13

Serve.