Finnish Salmon Cream Soup (Printable)

Creamy Nordic soup with tender salmon chunks, potatoes, and fresh dill

# What You Need:

→ Fish & Seafood

01 - 14 oz skinless salmon fillet, boneless, cut into bite-sized cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
03 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
04 - 1 small leek, white and light green part, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Broth & Dairy

07 - 4 cups fish stock or water
08 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
09 - 1 bay leaf

→ Seasonings

10 - 2 teaspoons salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
12 - 1 tablespoon butter

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, leek, and carrot, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
02 - Add potatoes, bay leaf, and fish stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are almost tender.
03 - Gently add salmon cubes to the pot and simmer for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and chopped dill. Season with salt and white pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
05 - Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with reserved fresh dill.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The velvety broth soothes your soul while the chunks of salmon and potato make it substantial enough to be a complete meal.
  • Its foolproof simplicity means even on your most exhausted evenings, you can create something that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
02 -
  • Never let the soup boil after adding the cream—I learned this the hard way when I stepped away to answer a phone call and returned to a curdled mess.
  • The soup actually tastes better the next day when the flavors have had time to meld, so dont hesitate to make it ahead of time.
03 -
  • Keep the skin on your salmon when purchasing and use it along with the bones to make a quick 20-minute stock while youre prepping the other ingredients—strain it out before using for an incredible flavor boost.
  • A splash of fresh lemon juice just before serving wakes up all the flavors without announcing its presence, like opening a window in a stuffy room.
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