| Prep: 45 mins | Cook: 1 hour 30 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 240 | 8g | 3g | 20g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 6g | 4g | 25g | 1.5g |
Why I Love Finnish Rainbow Trout Soup with Vegetables
What brings warmth to your heart and comfort to your soul more than a bowl of hearty soup? That brings us to my recent journey into a delicious Finnish recipe – Rainbow Trout Soup with Vegetables. Initially, I got hooked on this recipe for its multitude of vibrant colors and wholesome taste, it felt like an extension of my own culinary persona that jives between colorfully vibrant Caribbean dishes and timeless Spanish classics.
The Essence of the Recipe
The Rainbow Trout Soup with Vegetables is a symphony of palate-pleasing notes. The star of the dish, rainbow trout, swims harmoniously with chunky diced vegetables in a clear but rich broth. In a sense, it reminds me of the traditional Cuban fish soups, so familiar and close to my cultural roots, but with a distinct Finnish twist – a celebration of a unique harmony of the familiar and the new.
Exploring Finnish Cuisine
I first encountered this wonderful soup recipe from the repertoire of Finnish cuisine. While Finland is known for hearty meat dishes, their seafood dishes, particularly those with rainbow trout, are quite the showstoppers. This recipe, simple yet satisfying, encapsulates their traditional cooking style beautifully.
Inspiration for the Rainbow Trout Soup with Vegetables stemmed from the renowned Finnish chef, Libertus Lind, a connoisseur of contemporary Finnish and Nordic cuisine. His focus on sustainable ingredients, just like the dependable rainbow trout, was something that struck a chord with me and played a role in bringing this recipe to life.
Pairs and Complements
The Rainbow Trout Soup with Vegetables is a versatile dish that can stand alone as a hearty lunch or dinner. However, if you’re feeling a bit more ambitious, it pairs beautifully with fresh crusty bread and a chilled glass of Spanish white wine. And if you want to give it a bit of my own cultural twist, serve it alongside some simple seafood tapas for a truly memorable feast.
There’s so much more to love about this Rainbow Trout Soup with Vegetables. It brings together so many elements that I hold dear – an appreciation of fresh, local ingredients, a nod to sustainability, and most importantly, a culinary journey beyond my own cultural boundaries. It’s a dish that invites us to sit, savor, and truly experience the essence of good food.
What You’ll Need
- 2 whole Rainbow Trouts, gutted and cleaned
- 8 cups of water
- 2 bay leaves
- 10 whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 leek, cleaned and sliced
- 1 pound of potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup of fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
Step One
Start by placing the cleaned rainbow trouts in a large pot and add the 8 cups of water. Add the bay leaves, black peppercorns, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring this to a boil and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Step Two
While the trout is simmering, you can start preparing the vegetables. Dice the onion, carrots, celery stalks, and potatoes, then clean and slice the leek.
Step Three
After the trout has been simmering for 15-20 minutes, remove them from the pot and set aside to cool. Strain the remaining stock to remove the bay leaves and peppercorns.
Step Four
In the same pot, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter and add in the diced onions, carrots, celery, leek, and potatoes. Cook this for around 10 minutes or until the vegetables become tender.
Step Five
Once the vegetables are cooked, add in the strained stock and bring it back to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
Step Six
While the soup is simmering, debone the cooled trout and cut into bite-sized pieces. Add the trout back to the soup and allow it to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Step Seven
To finish off, add the chopped dill and parsley to the soup and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for a few more minutes to allow the flavours to infuse properly.
Step Eight
Your Rainbow Trout Soup with Vegetables is ready to be served. Enjoy the hearty and warming soup!
