Finnish salmon soup

3 servings

25 minutes

Finnish salmon soup is a traditional dish of Finnish cuisine that embodies the heartiness, tenderness, and sophistication of northern flavors. The thick and aromatic soup combines the freshness of salmon, the softness of potatoes, creamy velvetiness, and a hint of dill's spiciness. Its history traces back to fishing settlements in Finland where the soup was made from fresh catches with simple yet rich ingredients. Today, this soup has become not only a cozy home dish but also part of restaurant gastronomy. Its delicate creamy-fish taste makes it ideal for cold evenings while the moderate amount of spices allows for enjoying the natural harmony of ingredients. It is served hot, often with pieces of fresh bread highlighting the comfort and warmth of northern cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 397.4
• Proteins: 32g
• Fats: 15.7g
• Carbohydrates: 32g

Ingredients

• Salmon: 400 g
• Potato: 4 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Cream: 200 ml
• Dill: 1 bunch

Cooking steps

1. Fill the kettle with water and put it on to heat.

2. Wash and clean the onion and potato.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Potato: 4 pieces

3. Cut the potatoes into 1x1 cm cubes. Place the pot on high heat and cover the potatoes with hot water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces

4. Chop the onion finely

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

5. Heat the pan on high heat. When it's hot, add oil and sauté the onion for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Transfer the onion to the pot with potatoes and reduce the heat to low.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

6. Cut the salmon into large cubes of 2.5x2.5 cm.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salmon: 400 g

7. Add fish, dill, and cream to the soup. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salmon: 400 g
   • Dill: 1 bunch
   • Cream: 200 ml

8. Add salt and pepper to taste.