kelolalaut.com - Lohikeitto is a traditional Finnish salmon soup that's a popular dish, especially during the colder months. The name "lohikeitto" translates to "salmon soup" in English. It's a creamy and hearty soup made with salmon, root vegetables, and often enriched with cream. Lohikeitto is known for its comforting flavor and is a staple in Finnish cuisine.
Here's a recipe for Finnish Salmon Soup:
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Ingredients:
- 400g (14 oz) salmon fillet, skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 leek, cleaned and thinly sliced (use only the white and light green parts)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 5-6 whole black peppercorns
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh dill, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
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Instructions:
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes, carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Pour in the fish or vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf and whole black peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are tender, usually about 10-15 minutes.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, add the sliced leek to the pot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the leek is tender.
- Gently stir in the salmon pieces. Be careful not to over-stir, as you want the salmon to remain in bite-sized pieces. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring gently to combine. Allow the soup to heat through without bringing it to a boil to prevent curdling.
- Season the soup with salt to taste. Remember that the broth and salmon already contain some natural saltiness, so be cautious not to over-salt.
- Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with chopped fresh dill.
- Serve the salmon soup hot with lemon wedges on the side. Squeezing a little lemon juice into the soup just before eating adds a nice tangy flavor.
Lohikeitto is often enjoyed with rye bread and butter on the side. It's a comforting and delicious dish that showcases the flavors of Finnish cuisine.
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