Enjoy this authentic and creamy Finnish Salmon Soup, also known as Lohikeitto. This comforting soup is packed with salmon, potatoes, carrots, and dill, making it a hearty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Soup Base
Salmon skins (from salmon fillets)
5cupswater(reduces to ~4 cups)
4tablespoonsunsalted butter
4mediumleeks(white and light green parts only, sliced into thin rounds and cleaned)
1tablespoonkosher salt(divided and to taste)
0.25teaspoonground allspice
0.5teaspoonwhite or black pepper(to taste)
Main Ingredients
1.5poundsnew potatoes or red potatoes(cut into bite-sized pieces)
3largecarrots(peeled and cut into rounds)
4cupsfish stock(homemade or store-bought)
1cupheavy whipping cream
2poundssalmon(skin removed, cut into bite-sized chunks)
0.33cupfresh dill(chopped (plus more for serving))
Notes
Adjust the amount of dill to your preference. For a richer flavor, use homemade fish stock.