Description
Discover the comforting taste of traditional Finnish cuisine with this creamy Finnish Salmon Soup recipe. Made with fresh salmon, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, leeks, and rich crème fraîche, this soup is perfect for cozy nights in. The use of seafood stock and fresh dill adds deep flavors and a luxurious finish to this hearty yet delicate soup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh Salmon Fillet (skin removed)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 medium Carrots, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 medium Leeks, thoroughly washed
- 2 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, chopped into ¾-inch pieces
- 4 cups Seafood Stock (or substitute with vegetable stock)
- ¾ cup Crème Fraîche
- 1 bunch Fresh Dill, roughly chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large soup pot, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced carrots and washed leeks, season lightly with salt, and sauté for 8-10 minutes until they become softened and fragrant.
- Cook Potatoes: Stir in the chopped Yukon Gold potatoes and pour in the seafood stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add Salmon and Cream: Carefully add the cubed fresh salmon and ¾ cup of crème fraîche to the pot. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Finish with Dill and Seasoning: Stir in the roughly chopped fresh dill. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper according to your preference.
- Serve: Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with additional fresh dill and a sprinkle of black pepper. Enjoy your delightful, creamy Finnish salmon soup cozy at home.
Notes
- Removing the skin from the salmon ensures a smoother texture in the soup.
- Washing leeks thoroughly is important to remove any grit or dirt trapped between the layers.
- Seafood stock provides the richest flavor, but vegetable stock is a great substitute for a lighter taste or a pescatarian option.
- Adjust the amount of crème fraîche to your desired creaminess level.
- Fresh dill is key to authentic flavor; avoid dried herbs if possible.
