---
title: Finnish Salmon Soup
tags: ['salmon', 'soup', 'finnish', 'fish', 'easy']
date: 2025-07-23
author: tara-brennan
---

This soup is also known as Lohikeitto.

- ⏲️  Prep time: 20 min
- 🍳 Cook time: 30 min
- 🍽️  Servings: 6-8

## 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

## Directions

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.