Finnish Salmon Soup

Method

1. 1
   • leek 1
   • onion 1
   • butter 2 tbsp

   Sweat the onion and leek — Melt the butter in a large pot and sweat the onion and leek for 5 minutes until soft but not coloured.

   ⏱5 min
2. 2
   • fish stock 8 dl
   • potato 4
   • bay leaf 1
   • allspice 1 tbsp

   Simmer the potatoes in stock — Add the fish stock, potatoes, bay leaf, and allspice berries. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

   ⏱15 min
3. 3
   • salmon fillet 500 g
   • heavy cream 4 dl

   Poach the salmon in cream — Stir in the cream and bring back to a gentle simmer. Add the salmon cubes and poach for 6-8 minutes until just cooked through.

   ⏱8 min
4. 4
   • bay leaf 1
   • fresh dill 3 tbsp
   • salt to taste
   • white pepper to taste

   Season and garnish with dill — Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and white pepper, and stir through most of the dill. Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining dill.