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Lohikeitto

Name: Lohikeitto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Finnish
Ingredients: 500 g Salmon fillet (in 3 cm cubes); 500 g Salmon head and bones; 500 g Waxy potatoes (diced); 1 piece Leek; 1 piece Carrot; 250 ml Single cream; 8 pieces Allspice berries; 2 pieces Bay leaves; 40 g Dill; 40 g Butter; To taste Salt

Lohikeitto is a classic Finnish soup that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Salmon fillet (in 3 cm cubes), Salmon head and bones, Waxy potatoes (diced), Leek, Carrot, Single cream, Allspice berries, Bay leaves, Dill and Butter, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Finnish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for A Simple Tomato Soup.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 20 minCook: 40 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Salmon fillet (in 3 cm cubes)500 g
Salmon head and bones500 g
Waxy potatoes (diced)500 g
Leek1 piece
Carrot1 piece
Single cream250 ml
Allspice berries8 pieces
Bay leaves2 pieces
Dill40 g
Butter40 g
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1🍲 Simmer

Cover the head and bones with a litre and a half of water, add the allspice and bay, and simmer twenty-five minutes, skimming. Strain it.

Step 2🍳 Fry

Fry the leek and carrot in butter for five minutes without letting them colour.

Step 3

Pour in the strained stock, add the potato and cook fifteen minutes until soft.

Step 4

Add the cream and warm it without boiling. Season.

Step 5🍲 Simmer

Slip in the pieces of salmon and hold them at a bare simmer for exactly five minutes. The fish should stay in whole pieces.

Step 6

Ladle into bowls and add a knob of butter and a generous handful of dill to each.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Lohikeitto carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown salmon fillet (in 3 cm cubes) in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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