Hearty soup does not always require hours on the stove. This easy Lohikeitto recipe, also known as Finnish salmon soup, is proof of that fact. It’s supremely warming, loaded with potatoes, carrots, and pieces of salmon poached in fish stock (or use chicken stock) and made silky with cream. The simplest recipes are the most satisfying, and did I mention it takes just 30 minutes to cook?
Before you start, prepare the ingredients: skin and cube the salmon, slice the carrots, mince the garlic and shallots, and dice the potatoes. Grab some butter and add it to a large stock pot set over medium heat, and sauté with a few tablespoons of minced shallots and garlic until fragrant. Add the potatoes and carrots and hit the mixture with some salt and black pepper. Then add the stock and bring to a boil. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer until the vegetables start to soften. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add in the salmon chunks and cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Finally, stir in the chopped fresh dill and remove the pot from the heat. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Let the soup sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
To make the Lohikeitto, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large stock pot over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add 2 tablespoons minced shallots and 2 tablespoons minced garlic. Cook, stir frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add in 3 cubed potatoes, 2 sliced carrots, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste and stir to combine.
Add in 5 cups seafood or chicken stock. Raise the heat to high and bring the stock to a boil. Cover with lid and simmer until vegetables start to soften, about 12-15 minutes.
Remove the lid from the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add in the salmon chunks and 1 cup cream. Stir and simmer, uncovered, for another 5 minutes.
Stir in ½ cup chopped fresh dill, cover with the lid, and let the soup sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Ladle the soup among bowls and garnish with additional black pepper and chopped fresh dill. Enjoy!
Lohikeitto is a comfort salmon soup packed with flavor. It comes together quickly and makes a healthy and hearty meal. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Super easy recipe, loved it a lot!
Superb!
This Lohikeitto was so easy to make. I cooked it for my husband on a chilly night and he loved it.
Superb cozy soup!
Yum! This soup is pure bliss. I made it for my pals and we all slurped it down in minutes! Easy to whip up and so tasty, love it!
Superb! Made this soup when my kids were sick, and it warmed our hearts. Easy to prepare and delicious. It's now a family favorite on chilly nights!
I made this soup on a cold evening, and it was just superb. My husband and I felt so warm and satisfied after having it for dinner. It’s great to whip up something so comforting in just half an hour.
Wow! This Lohikeitto is simply amazing! I whipped it up for dinner last week and my family devoured it. The salmon and creamy broth were perfect after a chilly evening at the park. So easy to make, too! I will definitely be making this again. So warm and fulfilling! Yummy!
I am so greatful for this Lohikeitto recipe. It was easy to make and perfect for my family dinner last night. The kids loved it and I felt proud serving something so healthy and delicious, all in just 30 minutes. Will defenetly make again.
Superb soup! Quick and so comforting. Reminds me of home.
This Lohikeitto was a hit at dinner. My husband loved it, and it was so simple to whip up in just half an hour. Perfect for a cozy night in.
Sencillo y delicioso, perfecto para mi familia en una noche fría.
Superb soup! My family loved it, so simple.
Delicious
Superb salmon soup!
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