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Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup with Dill & Crème Fraîche

Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup with Dill & Crème Fraîche Bliss

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Creamy Finnish Salmon Soup with Dill & Crème Fraîche for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon Fillet Use skin-off salmon for best experience.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Olive oil works as a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 cup Carrots Fresh carrots preferred.
  • 1 cup Leeks Substitute with yellow onions if needed.
  • 2 cups Cubed Yukon Gold Potatoes Avoid starchy potatoes.
  • 4 cups Seafood Stock Homemade is ideal.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Adjust based on stock.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Use according to preference.
  • ¾ cup Crème Fraîche Sour cream can be a substitute.
  • a handful Fresh Dill Use generously for flavor and garnish.

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup of sliced leeks and 1 cup of diced carrots, stirring for 8-10 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in 2 cups of cubed Yukon Gold potatoes and 4 cups of seafood stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  3. Add 1 pound of skinless salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces, and stir in ¾ cup of crème fraîche. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until salmon is opaque.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in freshly chopped dill, adjusting seasoning with black pepper and more salt as desired.
  5. Serve in warm bowls garnished with extra dill and black pepper. Pairs well with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Always use fresh salmon for the best flavor and avoid boiling leftovers when reheating to maintain creaminess.

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