Finnish salmon soup recipe for six
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This Finnish lohikeitto serves six. It is a mild creamy salmon soup with potatoes and dill, not a chowder with bacon.
Ingredients
Salmon fillets
2 lb
Yukon Gold potatoes
2 lb
Leek
2
Carrots
3
Fish stock
6 cups
Heavy cream
1 cup
Unsalted butter
2 tbsp
Fresh dill
1 large bunch
Allspice berries
6
Bay leaves
2
Lemon
1
Kosher salt
to taste
Rye bread
1 loaf
How to make it
- Sauté sliced leeks and carrots in butter until softened. 2. Add potatoes, stock, allspice, and bay leaves; simmer until potatoes are tender. 3. Cut salmon into large cubes and add to the simmering soup. 4. Cook gently until salmon is just opaque, about 5 minutes. 5. Stir in cream, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 6. Serve with rye bread.
Who this list is for
This list is for home cooks planning to make traditional Finnish salmon soup (lohikeitto) for six people. If you want a mild, creamy soup with fresh dill and potatoes—no bacon or heavy chowder—this is the right recipe. It’s especially helpful for those hosting a Scandinavian-style meal or anyone looking for a comforting fish soup that isn’t too rich.
How to use this list
Start by checking your pantry and fridge for the listed ingredients. Gather Yukon Gold potatoes, leeks, carrots, and a large bunch of fresh dill. Make sure you have enough salmon fillets (2 lb), fish stock (6 cups), and heavy cream (1 cup). Don’t forget unsalted butter, allspice berries, bay leaves, and a lemon. Rye bread rounds out the meal. Shop for what you’re missing, then prep the vegetables first. Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces last, just before adding to the simmering broth.
Common mistakes
Don’t substitute smoked or canned salmon for fresh fillets; the flavor and texture will be off. Avoid using russet potatoes—they break down too much. Skipping the allspice berries or bay leaves can make the broth bland. Be careful not to overcook the salmon or potatoes; both should stay tender but not mushy. Resist adding bacon or extra spices—this soup is meant to be simple.
What is on this list
You’ll need salmon fillets, Yukon Gold potatoes, leeks, carrots, fish stock, heavy cream, unsalted butter, fresh dill, allspice berries, bay leaves, a lemon, kosher salt, and rye bread. Cross off any items you already have at home. Double-check for the fresh dill and rye bread, as these are easy to overlook but make the dish authentic.
Before you go
Review the list and check expiration dates on cream and stock. If possible, buy salmon the same day you’ll make the soup for best freshness. Pick up the rye bread from a bakery if you want a real Finnish touch. After shopping, store the salmon and dairy cold until you’re ready to cook. Lay out all ingredients before you start—this soup comes together quickly once you begin.
FAQ
Who is "Finnish salmon soup recipe for six" for?
This list is for home cooks planning to make traditional Finnish salmon soup (lohikeitto) for six people. If you want a mild, creamy soup with fresh dill and potatoes—no bacon or heavy chowder—this is the right recipe. It’s especially helpful for those hosting a Scandinavian-style meal or anyone looking for a comforting fish soup that isn’t too rich.
How should I use "Finnish salmon soup recipe for six"?
Start by checking your pantry and fridge for the listed ingredients. Gather Yukon Gold potatoes, leeks, carrots, and a large bunch of fresh dill. Make sure you have enough salmon fillets (2 lb), fish stock (6 cups), and heavy cream (1 cup). Don’t forget unsalted butter, allspice berries, bay leaves, and a lemon. Rye bread rounds out the meal. Shop for what…
What should I skip or avoid with "Finnish salmon soup recipe for six"?
Don’t substitute smoked or canned salmon for fresh fillets; the flavor and texture will be off. Avoid using russet potatoes—they break down too much. Skipping the allspice berries or bay leaves can make the broth bland. Be careful not to overcook the salmon or potatoes; both should stay tender but not mushy. Resist adding bacon or extra spices—this soup is…
What is on the "Finnish salmon soup recipe for six" list?
You’ll need salmon fillets, Yukon Gold potatoes, leeks, carrots, fish stock, heavy cream, unsalted butter, fresh dill, allspice berries, bay leaves, a lemon, kosher salt, and rye bread. Cross off any items you already have at home. Double-check for the fresh dill and rye bread, as these are easy to overlook but make the dish authentic.
What should I do before I go?
Review the list and check expiration dates on cream and stock. If possible, buy salmon the same day you’ll make the soup for best freshness. Pick up the rye bread from a bakery if you want a real Finnish touch. After shopping, store the salmon and dairy cold until you’re ready to cook. Lay out all ingredients before you start—this soup comes together quickl…
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