Ingredients
Leek and Salmon Soup
- 2 medium leeks
- 1 medium (100 grams) carrot
- 1 large (200 grams) russet potato
- 1 pound (450 grams) salmon
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 2–3 bay leaves
- 3 cups (700 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
Garnish
- fresh dill
- rye croutons
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies. Cut off the leek tops, leaving the white and light green parts, and cut into thin rounds. Cut the carrot into rounds. Peel and cut the potato into small cubes.
- Cut the salmon fillet crosswise into 2-inch (5 cm) wide pieces. You can leave the skin on.
- Melt the butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes or until the leeks are fragrant.
- Add allspice, mix and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the potato, bay leaves and salmon to the pot. Add enough water to just cover all ingredients (2-3 cups or 500-700 ml).
- Bring to a light boil and cook for 15 minutes or until the carrots and potatoes are tender.
- Remove the salmon to a plate and remove the skin if present. Discard the skin and bay leaves.
- Reserve a few chunks of salmon for garnish. Return the rest of the salmon to the soup and transfer to a blender. Safely* pulse the mixture on a low setting and gradually increase the speed until combined.
- Thin the soup to your desired consistency by adding water (up to 1 extra cup or 240 ml). Optionally, add extra butter or olive oil for a creamier consistency (1-2 tbsp). Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the soup back to the pot (optional: strain through a fine mesh strainer).
- Bring the soup back to a simmer and remove from heat. Add salt to taste (I generally use about 1.5 teaspoons).
- Before serving, stir in the lemon juice and garnish with fresh dill, rye croutons and the reserved salmon chunks.
Notes
Blending hot soup safely: Put a towel over the blender lid and hold it down with your hand. Start blending at the lowest speed and gradually increase speed as necessary. Make sure not to fill the blender too full and work in batches if necessary.