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Lohikeitto

Name: Lohikeitto
Cuisine: Finnish
Ingredients: 300 grams fresh salmon fillet; 4 medium potatoes; 1 large leek; 1 medium carrot; 6 cups fish stock or water; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; to taste salt; to taste white pepper

Lohikeitto is a traditional Finnish salmon soup known for its creamy texture and delicate flavors. It combines fresh salmon, potatoes, and leeks in a rich broth, often enriched with cream and dill, reflecting Finland's connection to freshwater fishing and simplicity in cooking. The dish is a staple comfort food especially popular during colder months.

10 ingredients

creamydelicateherbaceousfreshmildly savory

Culinary DNA Preview

Finnish85%

Scandinavian15%

Ingredients

fresh salmon fillet
300 grams
potatoes
4 medium
leek
1 large
carrot
1 medium
fish stock or water
6 cups
heavy cream
1 cup
butter
2 tablespoons
fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped
salt
to taste
white pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the coastal and lake regions of Finland, Lohikeitto has been a common meal for Finnish fishermen and rural families, showcasing the importance of salmon in Finnish diet and culture.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Finnish85%

ingredients+techniques

Scandinavian15%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing simmering poaching

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