Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds fresh salmon
- 1.5 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 4 cups chicken or fish broth
- 1 cup sliced leeks
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 springs fresh dill
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
Instructions
- Slice the leeks thinly.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the leeks and sauté until soft and slightly translucent.
- Add the potatoes and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the carrots and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the broth and add the salt. Bring to a boil.
- Once the potatoes and carrots are fully cooked, add the salmon cut into cubes.
- Cook over medium-low heat (do not let it boil aggressively).
- Reduce the heat and gently stir in the cream to prevent curdling.
- Add the dill sprigs and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Remove the dill sprigs before serving.
- Serve hot and garnish with freshly chopped dill on top.
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