administratorAs the days grow colder, nothing beats a warming bowl of soup. One of my favorites is this Finnish-style salmon soup, rich and creamy with a hint of dill. For me, those flavors alone are reason enough to make it!
Ingredients:
About 400 g salmon fillet, cut into large cubes
1 leek, sliced into rounds
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, diced
4 potatoes, cut into large cubes
1 small bunch of dill, finely chopped
About 100 ml cream (18% or 36%)
3–4 allspice berries
2 bay leaves
About 1.5 L fish stock
1 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Sauté the vegetables:
In a medium saucepan, melt a little butter. Add the onion, leek, and carrot, and sauté until the onion softens.Add the stock and spices:
Pour in the fish stock, then add the bay leaves and allspice berries.Cook the potatoes:
After a few minutes, add the potato cubes. Cook until the potatoes are tender.Add the salmon:
Gently stir in the salmon and cook until it’s just done.Finish the soup:
Remove from heat, then stir in the cream and chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot for a comforting, aromatic soup that’s perfect for chilly days — creamy, fragrant, and full of delicate salmon flavor.
