Scandinavian · soup
Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) reads umami 6.3, richness 5.7 and marine & briny 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Scandinavian soup, about 51 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.3 · Richness 5.7 · Marine & Briny 4.1 · Salinity 3.3 · Herbaceous 3.1 · Sweetness 3.0 · Warm Spice 2.4 · Earthy 2.0 · Allium 2.0 · Bitterness 1.2 · Fruity 1.1 · Floral 1.1 · Nutty 0.6 · Heat 0.6 · Smoke 0.6 · Sourness 0.5
What's in it (11)
- 1 lb salmon fillet, cubed
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 leek, sliced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 4 cups fish stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 4 whole allspice berries
Time & effort: about 51 min (45 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 121.1 kcal, 5.7 g protein, 6.8 g fat, 14 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Simmer potatoes, leek, and carrot in fish stock with allspice until the vegetables are nearly tender.
- Add salmon cubes and cream, then cook gently for 5–8 minutes until the fish is just cooked through.
- Finish with a knob of butter, season generously, and serve topped with fresh dill.
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