Description
A heartwarming salmon soup that captures the essence of family and comfort, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh or frozen salmon fillets
- 4 cups seafood or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions, minced garlic, and diced celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add diced potatoes and sliced carrots, cooking until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Chop the salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently fold into the broth, cooking until the fish flakes, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chopped dill and parsley, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- If desired, stir in a splash of heavy cream for a creamy texture.
- Serve hot, garnished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute zucchini for potatoes. Avoid overcooking the salmon for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, soup, winter recipes, comfort food, family recipes