| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 350 | 18g | 6g | 21g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 6g | 4g | 25g | 0.63g |
Why I Love Finnish Salmon Vegetable Stew
The scent of a simmering pot of Salmon Vegetable Stew brings me back to my formative years spent exploring Montana’s open spaces, with its fusion of traditions. Inspired by the delightful blend of rancher staples and Indigenous American cuisine, I’ve found a whole new love and inspiration from world flavours. This Finnish Recipe is one of those special dishes that captures my imagination and palate in equal proportions.
Rustic Comfort in a Bowl
Salmon Vegetable Stew, with its tender chunks of salmon, hearty vegetables, and creamy broth, is an authentic taste of Finland and a dish that is a comforting, rustic delight. It’s like capturing the essence of the Finnish fjords in a pot, similar to the traditional Finnish fish soups.
The aroma that gently wafts from the pot as it cooks is a heady blend of fresh ingredients, and it never fails to transport me, momentarily, from my Montana kitchen to a warming fireside meal in a cozy Finnish lodge.
Global Flavours From a Humble Soup Pot
In creating this dish, I drew inspiration from the noted chef Magnus Nilsson, whose Nordic cuisine celebrates the rich bounty of the sea, garden, and pasture. His approach to cooking is about delving into the roots of culinary traditions, much like myself. And like Nilsson, I believe that despite its simplicity, soup can be a vehicle for presenting complex flavours.
Aside from serving the Salmon Vegetable Stew on its own, a freshly baked loaf of Finnish rye bread is a perfect accompaniment to this dish, adding a delightful crunch and earthiness that complements the creamy, savory stew. Furthermore, this stew pairs beautifully with a glass of Finnish berry wine, for those looking for a complete Finnish culinary experience.
The beauty of this Salmon Vegetable Stew lies in its simplicity and depth of flavor, truly emblematic of Finnish cuisine. It’s a dish that warms the heart and soul during bleak winter days, and one that never fails to bring comfort, no matter where you are in the world.
What You’ll Need
- 1 1/2 pounds of fresh salmon fillet
- 3 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cups of diced potatoes
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1 leek, sliced
- 1 cup of diced celery
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup of heavy cream
Method
Step One
Start by preparing your ingredients. Chop the onion, dice the potatoes and carrots, slice the leek, dice the celery and mince the garlic. Set the prepared vegetables aside.
Step Two
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
Step Three
Add the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, leek and frozen peas to the pot. Stir everything together and cook until the vegetables start to soften.
Step Four
Pour the vegetable broth into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer.
Step Five
While the vegetable broth is simmering, cut the salmon fillet into chunks. Add the salmon to the pot along with the salt and black pepper. Stir everything together and allow it to cook for about 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
Step Six
Stir in the heavy cream and fresh dill. Let the stew cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step Seven
Check the seasoning of the stew and adjust it to your personal preference if necessary. Your Salmon Vegetable Stew is ready to be served. Enjoy!
