Finnish Salmon Cream Soup (Printable)

Creamy Nordic soup with tender salmon, potatoes, carrots, leeks, and fresh dill. This comforting gluten-free dish captures authentic Finnish flavors.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fish & Seafood

01 - 14 oz skinless salmon fillet, boneless, cut into bite-sized cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾ inch cubes
03 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
04 - 1 small leek, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped, divided for garnish

→ Broth & Dairy

07 - 4 cups fish stock or water
08 - ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
09 - 1 bay leaf

→ Seasonings

10 - 2 teaspoons salt, adjusted to taste
11 - ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
12 - 1 tablespoon butter

# How To Make It:

01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, leek, and carrot, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
02 - Add potatoes, bay leaf, and fish stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender.
03 - Gently add salmon cubes to the pot. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and chopped dill. Season with salt and white pepper. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes without boiling.
05 - Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with reserved fresh dill.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns a few humble root vegetables and a piece of fish into something that feels incredibly luxurious.
  • The prep is so minimal that you can go from a cold kitchen to a steaming bowl in under an hour.
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  • Boiling the soup after adding the cream can cause it to separate and lose its silky texture.
  • Cutting the potatoes into uniform cubes ensures they all reach that perfect buttery softness at the exact same time.
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  • Let the soup sit for five minutes off the heat before serving to let the flavors settle.
  • Rinse your sliced leeks thoroughly in a bowl of water to remove any hidden grit between the layers.
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