Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)

A creamy, dill-scented salmon and potato soup — Finland''s comfort food.

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon fillet, cubed
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 leek, sliced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 cups fish stock or water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt, white pepper

Method

1. Melt butter, sauté leek 3 min. Add potatoes, carrots, stock. Simmer 15 min until potatoes are tender.

2. Add salmon cubes. Simmer 5 min (don''t overcook).

3. Stir in cream and dill. Season with salt and white pepper.

4. Serve with dark bread.

What You're Practicing

• Add the salmon at the end — it only needs 5 minutes and falls apart if overcooked.
• This is Finnish soul food — simple, warming, and deeply satisfying.