Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup with Crème Fraîche & Dill (Lohikeitto)
Finnish Salmon Soup is a hearty, flavorful soup made with crème fraîche and lots of fresh dill. It's incredibly easy to make -- in fact, it takes just 10 minutes to prep - and can be on the table 30 minutes later. Loaded with carrots, leeks, and potatoes, this easy soup recipe is aromatic, filling, and perfect on a cold day! Gluten-free.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 377kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs fresh salmon filet skin-off, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 large carrots peeled and cut into ¼-inch thick rounds
- 2 medium leeks rinsed well and thinly sliced
- 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes cut into ¾-inch pieces
- 4 cups seafood stock
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ - 1 cup creme fraiche
- 1 bunch of fresh dill about 1 cup chopped, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the veggies. Melt 3 Tbsp butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced carrots and leeks, then season with ½ tsp Kosher salt and stir. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until softened.
- Add the liquid. Add the cubed potatoes and 4 cups seafood stock, then bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Cook the salmon. When the potatoes are fully cooked, add the fresh salmon and ¾ cup creme fraiche. Stir well, cover the soup, then simmer for another 3-5 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked. Stir in 1 cup chopped dill, taste and adjust seasoning, then divide between bowls. Serve with additional dill and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Make ahead & storage: Refrigerate salmon soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days (seafood is best enjoyed sooner).
- Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave in short intervals—don’t boil.
- Freezing: Can be frozen up to 2–3 months, though texture may change. Thaw overnight and reheat gently.
- Potatoes: Use waxy or all-purpose potatoes; Russets tend to fall apart.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 1185mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6750IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg
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