Finnish Salmon Cream Soup (Printable format)

Creamy Nordic soup with tender salmon, potatoes, and fresh dill in 40 minutes.

# 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 3/4 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

→ Broth & Dairy

07 - 4 cups fish stock or water
08 - 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
09 - 1 bay leaf

→ Seasonings

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

# Directions:

01 - In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, leek, and carrot, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly 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 almost tender.
03 - Gently add salmon cubes to the pot and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until salmon is just cooked through.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and chopped dill. Season with salt and white pepper. Simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes without boiling.
05 - Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with reserved fresh dill.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of fresh dill and cream creates the most comforting embrace of flavors
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Something magical happens when salmon poaches directly in the broth, infusing every spoonful
02 -
  • Never let the soup boil after adding the cream or it may separate and lose its silky texture
  • Add the salmon at the very end so it stays tender and does not overcook
  • The soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together
03 -
  • If you can find Finnish farm butter, its cultured flavor elevates the entire dish
  • Reserve the dill stems to simmer in the broth for even more flavor, then remove before serving
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