Campervan Cooking Adventures - Lohikeitto

Michael @ChefCampers is association with Camper Buyer

This month, we're taking you on a culinary journey to Finland with a new Campervan Cooking Adventure! Join Michael from @ChefCampers as he prepares a traditional Lohikeitto, a creamy and delicious salmon soup that's perfect for warming up after a day of exploring. In our latest blog post and video, you'll learn: How to cook Lohikeitto in your campervan. Tips for creating a delicious smorgasbord to accompany your soup.

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Lohikeitto Recipe

Serves 2-3 hungry campers

Ingredients

• 500g skinless salmon fillets, cut into chunky 2cm cubes
  
  

• 1 large leek, finely sliced and well washed
  
  

• 25g butter
  
  

• 175ml single cream
  
  

• ¼ tsp allspice
  
  

• 375g Charlotte potatoes, diced into 2cm cubes
  
  

• 750ml fish stock
  
  

• 30g fresh dill, chopped
  
  

• 2 bay leaves
  
  

• Salt & black pepper
  
  

Method

1. Slice the onion, leak and carrot. Gently fry in butter and oil in a saucepan until soft.

2. Add diced potatoes, place salmon on top, skin side down, add the bayleaf and allspice and fill with water or fish stock.

3. Gently simmer for 20 minutes, use this time to make a smorgasbord.

4. Remove the salmon and peel off the skin.

5. Add cream to saucepan, simmer gently and then add the dill and season the soup.

6. Ladle into a bowl and place the salmon on top in the dish, squeeze a lemon over it and garnish with more fresh dill.

7. Serve and enjoy