Finnish Salmon Soup
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Gluten-free Finnish

Finnish Salmon Soup

A classic Finnish salmon soup with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, soft leek, fresh dill, and a gently creamy broth. The salmon is added near the end so it stays moist and distinct in every spoonful.

50 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Melt 20 g of the butter in a heavy 4-liter pot over medium heat. Add the leek and carrot, season with a small pinch of the salt, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until the leek softens without browning.
2
Add the potatoes, fish stock, allspice, and remaining salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, until a knife slides into the potatoes with slight resistance.
3
Stir in the heavy cream and return the soup to a gentle simmer. Add the salmon pieces and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once very carefully, until the salmon is opaque in the center and reaches 63°C.
Salmon pieces added to the creamy soup AI-generated image
4
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the chopped dill and the remaining 10 g butter. Taste and adjust the salt, then let the soup rest for 3 minutes so the flavors settle.
5
Ladle the soup into warm bowls, making sure each serving contains salmon, potatoes, and vegetables. Finish with extra dill and serve immediately.
Creamy Finnish salmon soup garnished with fresh dill AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

The leek and carrot build a sweet aromatic base, while potatoes release just enough starch to give the cream-enriched stock body. Adding salmon late preserves its tender texture, and dill cuts through the richness with a clean herbal finish.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooled soup in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Store promptly and keep refrigerated at or below 4°C.

How to reheat it

Reheat gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming hot throughout, about 74°C; do not boil, or the salmon and cream may separate.

Nutrition / serving

657kcal
32.31 gprotein
38.71 gcarbs
41.52 gfat
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Published 21 Aug 2026 · updated 21 Aug 2026