Finnish Fish Soup
A creamy, comforting fish soup with salmon, potatoes, and a touch of fresh dill. Ready in about 20 minutes, this quick version of the Finnish classic is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 30g

Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
- ¼ cup dill
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, melt the 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Pour in the 4 cups broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Cut the 1 lb salmon into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot. Cook until salmon is opaque and flakes easily, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the 1 cup heavy cream and 0.25 cup chopped dill. Heat through for 2 minutes, but do not boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve hot, garnished with extra dill if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups
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