Lohikeitto – Finnish Fish Soup

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A creamy Salmon and Potato Soup or Creamy Ukha Soup. Real Fish Broth made with fish heads. Lohikeitto – Finnish Fish Soup (Финская уха)

Ingredients for 4 servings

1 large Salmon frame (bones), including head and tail, or several Salmon heads
1 onion, peeled and cut in half
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
10 cups water
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 carrots, 1 for stock, 2 for soup
3 bay leaves
1 leek, sliced thinly (white part only)
1 tablespoon butter
500g boneless Salmon filets
1 cup of whipping cream
bunch of dill
chopped green onion as garnish (optional)
salt and pepper to taste


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