Lohikeitto (Finnish Salmon Soup)

Author Notes

This is a traditional Finnish salmon soup recipe; it's easy to make and tastes heavenly. Many recipes for it can be found online, and this is just one of them.
—anka

Test Kitchen Notes

This version of lohikeitto, a creamy fish chowder, comes together quickly and is popular throughout many Nordic countries. You'll really enjoy this recipe, which features leeks, potatoes, and carrots. Many iterations can be found, but this one sticks to the basics. All you need is one large saucepan, which definitely helps with the cleanup. Making your own fish stock at home is highly recommended, but you can use any store-bought kind if that seems like way too much effort. As the developer mentions, fish stock cubes work as well. As many stocks and broths vary in terms of seasoning, be sure to taste as you go and adjust the salt and pepper amounts as needed. Pair this soup with a crusty bread and some white wine, and dinner is ready to go.

This soup is also as straightforward as it gets. First, cook the leeks until wilted, then add the potatoes, carrots, and stock. Let them boil away for about 10 minutes. Add the salmon and cream, then let that simmer away for about 5 minutes. Doesn't get much easier, and after some chopping, a majority of the cook time is totally hands off. We liked the ratio of veggies to fish as written here, but you can definitely change up the amounts depending on what you have on hand. Any additions will make this a less authentic version of lohikeitto, but that's okay too. Whatever you decide to add or subtract from this recipe, it's the perfect soup to make on a cold winter's night. —The Editors