Finland is a northern European country and it’s known for more than just polar plunges and saunas. Recently Finland has been repeatedly rated as the happiest country in the world. We think it may have something to do with this soup!
Lohikeitto is a traditional Finnish salmon soup that is packed full of flavor. This soup reminded me a lot of the Greek Avgolemono soup. It was creamy and hearty, but not too heavy. Enough rambling, here is how simple this recipe is.
Start by sautéing the sliced leek in butter.
Add fish stock or water to the leeks once they become translucent. Bring this to a boil and add potatoes and carrots. Once the potatoes are almost fully cooked add your salmon and heavy cream.
Finally, the addition of fresh dill transforms the dish into something more bright and refreshing. You can find the recipe here.
In nontraditional fashion I chose to add a splash of lemon juice, because I love how it compliments fish.
There is no doubt we will be making this soup again. Simple and delicious!
Score 8/10