Description
A quick and easy salmon soup recipe ready in 25 minutes, featuring tender salmon, fresh dill, potatoes, and lemon. This healthy, light, and comforting meal is inspired by Scandinavian cuisine and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 oz fresh dill, chopped (divided)
- 5 cups chicken broth or fish stock
- 1 lb gold potatoes, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into large chunks
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Remaining fresh dill
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add green onions, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in half the dill.
- Pour in the broth. Add potatoes, carrots, oregano, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Season salmon chunks lightly with salt. Add to the simmering pot and cook for 3–5 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes with a fork.
- Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining dill. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or rye bread.
Notes
- Use fish stock instead of chicken broth for a richer flavor.
- Do not overcook the salmon. Remove once it flakes easily.
- Add cream or coconut milk for a creamy salmon soup variation.
- Swap potatoes for cauliflower to make it low-carb.
- Add spinach, kale, or Swiss chard for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg