July 4, 2026

Lohikeitto (Finnish Creamy Salmon Soup)

Name: Lohikeitto (Finnish Creamy Salmon Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g salmon fillet (skinless, cut into cubes); 1 leek (sliced); 1 tbsp butter; 700 ml water or light fish stock; 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced); 1 carrot (diced); 2 allspice berries (optional); 200 ml cream; 1 handful fresh dill (chopped); Salt and white pepper to taste

A comforting Finnish classic — tender salmon, potatoes, and leek in a creamy, dill-scented broth. Here is the recipe.

Lohikeitto (Finnish Creamy Salmon Soup)

A comforting Finnish classic: tender salmon and potatoes simmered in a light cream broth, finished with plenty of fresh dill.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Servings: 4 people

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Finnish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

500 g salmon fillet skinless, cut into cubes
1 leek sliced
1 tbsp butter
700 ml water or light fish stock
4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
1 carrot diced
2 allspice berries optional
200 ml cream
1 handful fresh dill chopped
Salt and white pepper to taste

Method

Melt the butter in a pot and gently soften the leek without browning.
Add the water or stock, potatoes, carrot, and allspice. Simmer 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are almost tender.
Stir in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the salmon cubes and simmer very gently 4-5 minutes, until just cooked through; do not boil hard.
Season with salt and white pepper. Remove from heat and stir in most of the dill; let rest a few minutes.
Serve hot, topped with the remaining dill, with rye bread on the side.

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