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.
1
Fill the kettle with water and put it on to heat.
2
Wash and clean the onion and potato.
- 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.
- Potato: 4 pieces
4
Chop the onion finely
- 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.
- Onion: 1 piece
6
Cut the salmon into large cubes of 2.5x2.5 cm.
- 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.
- Salmon: 400 g
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Cream: 200 ml
8
Add salt and pepper to taste.
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