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Verna Gao's Finnish salmon soup (Lohikeitto)

• Verna Gao

Published: October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM

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Serves 4

Easy

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

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Craving a cosy one-pot? Content creator Verna Gao shares her recipe for a classic Finnish stew that's packed with tender salmon, fresh dill and nourishing veg

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Want to make Finnish salmon soup? Content creator and recipe developer Verna Gao (aka @vernahungrybanana) shares her recipe for the classic dish from Finland with salmon, leek, potatoes and carrots. Try her recipe below, then discover more easy Scandinavian recipes and learn 10 things we love about Finnish cuisine. Read more about Verna Gao's new food travel series.

Verna says, "This is my new favourite soup since coming back from Finland – I’m honestly obsessed. It’s so fresh and creamy. The salmon stays unbelievably tender as it poaches gently in the broth, and the dill and lemon just bring everything to life. An absolute must-try this soup season."

Watch the video below, then find more of Verna's food and travel content over on olive's Instagram where she shares her favourite foodie destinations, including the best places to try local dishes and recipes to make at home. Keep an eye out for her next video...

Finnish salmon soup (Lohikeitto) recipe

Ingredients

Nutrition

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 leek

  thinly sliced

• 1 litre fish or vegetable stock

• 3 medium potatoes

  diced

• 2 large carrots

  sliced into thin rounds

• 200ml single cream or milk

• 400g salmon fillet

  skinned and cut into chunks

• large handful fresh dill

  chopped

• ½ lemon

  plus extra wedges to serve

• rye bread

  sliced, to serve

Nutrition: per serving

• kcal515
• fat30g
• saturates12g
• carbs28g
• sugars6g
• fibre6g
• protein29g
• salt0.5g

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Method

• step 1

  Melt the butter in a large pot over a medium heat and cook the leek for 5 mins until soft and fragrant but don’t let it brown.

• step 2

  Pour in the stock, toss in the potatoes and carrots, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 mins until the potatoes are just tender.

• step 3

  Pour in the cream, then tip in the salmon and poach for 5-6 mins over a low heat until just cooked through and flaking.

• step 4

  Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then add the dill. Squeeze over the lemon, then serve with extra lemon wedges and a side of rye bread for the ultimate Finnish experience.

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Verna Gao

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