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Lohikeitto is a delicious traditional hearty and creamy soup prepared with salmon that is originally from Finland.

Ingredients

• ½ lb fresh salmon
• 1½ lb white potatoes
• 1 onion
• ½ leek
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1½ cup fish stock (or water)
• ½ bunch dill
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt
• Pink peppercorns whole

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

1. Cut the potatoes, onion and leek into small pieces. Cut the salmon into small ½ inch (1cm) thick strips.
2. Cook potatoes, onion and leeks in boiling fish stock or salted water.
3. Once the potatoes are cooked, add the cream, bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
4. Add salmon, making sure not to break it.
5. Add half the dill and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
6. Add the butter, salt. Add a few pink peppercorns. Sprinkle with remaining dill before serving.
   
   

   Prep Time10 mins

   Cook Time40 mins

   Total Time50 mins

   Course: Soup

   Cuisine: Finnish, Scandinavian

    

   Servings: 4 people

    

   Calories: 755kcal

    

   Author: Vera Abitbol

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If you’ve never tried it please make sure to ask for it when you travel to Finland