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Lohikeitto recipe
Savor the creamy goodness of Finnish salmon soup!
Ingredients
- 400 g salmon fillet
- 400 g potatoes
- 200 g carrots
- 150 g leeks
- 10 g dill
- 1000 ml vegetable broth
- 200 ml cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Lohikeitto
- Peel and chop 400 g of potatoes into small cubes for even cooking.
- Peel and dice 200 g of carrots into small cubes and set aside.
- Slice 150 g of leeks and rinse them under cold water to remove any dirt.
- In a pot, combine 1 liter of vegetable broth with the chopped potatoes, carrots, and leeks. Bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add 250 g of diced salmon to the pot along with 200 ml of cream, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Stir gently and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving the soup.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish generously with fresh dill just before serving.
What is Lohikeitto?
Lohikeitto is a traditional dish from Finland, simmered in one pot, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around vegetable broth, salmon fillet and potatoes. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Lohikeitto take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 20 dishes built on vegetable broth. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Lohikeitto?
Use fresh salmon for best flavor and quality.
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