Finnish salmon soup (Lohikeitto)

Finnish salmon soup, or "Lohikeitto" in Finnish, is a delicious and comforting Finnish specialty. Here is a classic recipe for preparing this soup:

Ingredients :
500g salmon fillet, cut into pieces
4 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and cut into slices
1 leek, washed and cut into slices
1 onion, chopped
1.5 liters of fish broth or water
1 bay leaf
5 grains of black pepper
Salt, pepper, to taste
300ml liquid cream
1 tablespoon of butter

Instructions :
Preparation of vegetables:

In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion, leek, carrots and sauté for a few minutes until slightly softened.
Adding the potatoes:

Add the diced potatoes and mix well with the vegetables.
Cooking vegetables:

Pour the fish stock or water into the pan. Add the bay leaf and peppercorns. Simmer until the vegetables are tender.
Cooking the salmon:

Add the salmon pieces to the soup. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until the salmon is cooked.
Adding the cream:

Reduce the heat to low and carefully pour the cream into the soup. Mix well.
Seasoning adjustment:

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning to taste, adding salt or pepper if necessary.
Service :

Remove the bay leaf and serve the salmon soup hot. You can also add some chopped fresh dill on top before serving.
Finnish salmon soup is often served with rye bread. It's a tasty recipe that highlights salmon and Nordic flavors. Enjoy your food!