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Finnish Salmon Soup

Finnish

Cut the potatoes into similar pieces and check that they are tender before adding the salmon. Once the fish goes in, stir gently so the pieces stay intact in the broth.

Serving of Finnish Salmon Soup; presentation may vary
Serving example of this dish. Ingredients and presentation may vary. Image resized for web. Photo: Tuijasal · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0
Servings (recipe yield)
6-8 servings
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
30 min
Rest / chill / soak
Not provided
Total time
Not provided

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Ingredients

  • 2 pcs salmon fillet
  • 4 cups water or stock
  • 1 leek
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 5-7 potatoes
  • 1-2 carrots
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • dill to garnish

Instructions

  1. Wash, clean, and dice all vegetables.
  2. Remove scales from salmon fillet or remove skin entirely, up to you. Dice.
  3. In a pot, melt butter. Add diced leeks and cook on medium-high about 5 minutes until the leeks wilt a bit.
  4. Add water (or stock) and other vegetables. Bring to a boil and cook on medium heat about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are ready.
  5. Add diced salmon fillet and heavy cream. Cook for additional 5-10 minutes to cook the salmon.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste at the end. Serve with dill as garnish.

Source: Public Domain Recipes · tara-brennan · Recipe source · Public-domain source license

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