Lohikeitto - Finnish Creamy Fish Soup

Ingredients

• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh dill (3 tablespoons, chopped, plus extra for garnish)
• Heavy cream (1 cup)
• Fish stock (1 litre)
• Butter (2 tablespoons)
• Leek (1, thinly sliced)
• Onion (1, finely chopped)
• Carrots (2, diced)
• Potatoes (2, diced)
• Fish fillets (500 grams, cut into bite-sized pieces)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and thinly sliced leek to the pot. Sauté until they become translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced potatoes and carrots to the pot, stirring to combine with the onions and leeks. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the fish stock, ensuring it covers the vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
5. Add the bite-sized pieces of fish fillets to the pot. Let them cook until they turn opaque and flake easily with a fork, about 5 minutes.
6. Once the fish is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and chopped dill. Season the soup with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
7. Allow the soup to simmer for another 5 minutes, letting all the flavors meld together.
8. Serve your Lohikeitto hot, garnishing each bowl with a sprig of fresh dill for an authentic Finnish touch. Enjoy!