A creamy, delicate Finnish fish soup with potatoes, carrots, and fresh dill in a light milk broth, showcasing Nordic simplicity.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Melt butter in a pot. Add onion and cook 3 min until softened.
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2
Add potatoes, carrots, allspice, and fish stock. Simmer 15 min until vegetables are tender.
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3
Add milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Do not boil.
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4
Add fish cubes and cook 5-7 min until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
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5
Season with salt and white pepper. Serve with generous fresh dill on top.
Did You Know?
Finland has 188,000 lakes, and kalakeitto has been made on their shores for generations using whatever fish was caught that morning.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- large pot
- ladle
- cutting board
Garnishing
fresh dill, butter pat
Accompaniments
rye bread, butter
The Story Behind Kalakeitto
Kalakeitto is the everyday fish soup of Finland's lake district, where freshwater fish like perch and pike-perch are abundant. The milk-based broth reflects Finnish cooking's reliance on dairy, while the allspice is a signature Nordic seasoning. Every Finnish family has their own version.
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