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Creamy Salmon Soup

Silky Finnish-style salmon soup with dill and potatoes, made in one pot in under 30 minutes. Comfort in a bowl.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
485
Protein
35g
Creamy Salmon Soup
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed
  • 1 lb potatoes, diced small
  • 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped (divided)
  • 1 medium leek, white and light green parts, sliced into rings
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add potatoes and leek, simmer until potatoes are nearly tender, about 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes, add to pot, and gently simmer until opaque, 4-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in cream, half the dill, salt, and pepper. Heat through but do not boil, 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Finish with lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, garnished with remaining fresh dill.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4-quart minimum)
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle

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