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Creamy Dill Salmon Soup

Creamy Dill Salmon Soup: Your New Cozy Dinner Essential

Creamy Dill Salmon Soup is a delightful and comforting dish perfect for cooler evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound salmon fillet skinless, wild-caught
  • 2 pieces leeks thinly sliced, use white and light green parts
  • 2 medium potatoes Yukon Gold or red, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 small shallot or yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 stalk celery optional, diced
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour lightly to thicken
  • 4 cups fish or seafood stock or chicken stock as a substitute
For Flavoring
  • 0.5 cups fresh dill adjust to taste
  • 1 piece bay leaf
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh-squeezed
Optional Enhancements
  • 0.25 cups dry white wine for deglazing
  • 1 pinch chili flakes optional for heat

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Slice the leeks, dice the potatoes, carrots, and celery. Cut the salmon fillet into small pieces.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, and leeks, sauté for about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Deglaze: If using white wine, pour it in after sautéing the aromatics. Simmer for about a minute while scraping up bits stuck to the bottom.
  4. Add Vegetables and Stock: Incorporate the diced potatoes, carrots, and celery into the pot. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of flour, stir for about a minute. Gradually pour in stock and add bay leaf.
  5. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Add Salmon: Stir in salmon pieces, simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until opaque and flaky.
  7. Finish Soup: Stir in heavy cream and most of the fresh dill. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Avoid boiling after adding cream.
  8. Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with reserved dill, and pair with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcooking the salmon. Reserve some dill for garnish to enhance freshness.

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