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Lohikeitto

Non-vegetarian

Gentle, creamy Finnish soup of salmon, potatoes and leek, scented with allspice and finished with lots of fresh dill.

Lohikeitto is a Finnish soup from Finland, ready in about 45 minutes and made with potato, salmon and dill. It serves 4 and is rated easy to cook.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
Calories
638

Ingredients

4 servings

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Melt the butter (opens in a new tab) in a pot and soften the leek (opens in a new tab) (and carrot (opens in a new tab), if using) without colouring.

  2. Step 2

    Add the potatoes (opens in a new tab), stock, allspice (opens in a new tab), bay and salt. Simmer until the potatoes are just tender.

    • 15 min
    • medium heat

  3. Step 3

    Pour in the cream and bring back to a gentle simmer. Add the salmon (opens in a new tab), then turn the heat to low and poach without stirring until just opaque.

    • 6 min
    • low heat

    Food safety: Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and is opaque throughout (63 °C).

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the dill (opens in a new tab) and pepper (opens in a new tab) gently, so the salmon (opens in a new tab) stays in chunks, and serve.

    • 1 min

About this dish

Origin
Finland · Well documentedAlso popular in Sweden, NorwayMore food from Finland
Dish
Lunch · Dinner · Soups · Main courses
Cooking method
Simmered, Poached
Taste
creamy, herby, mild, savoury
Diet
Pescatarian · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · High-protein
All labelsPescatarian · Non-vegetarian · Whole-food focused · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · High-protein
Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
One-pot · Everyday
Cook more with
Potato · Salmon · Dill · Butter · Leek · Fish stock
Techniques
Simmering · Poaching

Allergens

  • Contains: Milkfrom butter, heavy cream
  • Contains: Fishfrom fish stock, salmon
  • May contain: Crustaceansfrom fish stock
  • May contain: Celeryfrom fish stock

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

638 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 608 g · recipe makes 4

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 23%
  • Carbohydrate 20%
  • Fat 58%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy638 kcal105 kcal
Protein36.2 g6 g
Carbohydrate31.4 g5.2 g
Net carbohydrate27.7 g4.6 g
Sugars3.6 g0.6 g
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre3.7 g0.6 g
Fat41.2 g6.8 g
Saturated fat18.5 g3 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol139 mg23 mg
Sodium1108 mg182 mg
Salt equivalent2.8 g0.5 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
1573 mg
Calcium
95 mg
Iron
2.5 mg
Magnesium
98 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
351 µg
Vitamin C
41 mg
Vitamin D
14.6 µg
Vitamin B12
5.9 µg
Folate (DFE)
82 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: carrot.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Add the salmon last and keep the soup below a boil so it stays moist.

Common mistakes

  • Stirring vigorously after adding the fish, which breaks it into shreds.

Serve with

  • Serve with dark rye bread and butter.

Storage

  • Keeps 2 days in the fridge.

Reheating

  • Reheat gently without boiling.

Variations

  • Clear salmon soup (Finland): Made without cream for a lighter broth.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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Main ingredient

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