A good salmon soup should feel rich without being heavy, cozy without tasting flat, and simple enough for a weeknight. Finnish salmon soup, often called lohikeitto, does exactly that. It brings together tender salmon, potatoes, leeks, carrots, cream, and dill in a broth that tastes clean, gentle, and deeply comforting.

A good Finnish soup does not try to impress with complicated steps. It wins with clean broth, tender potatoes, fresh fish, a handful of herbs, and seasoning that knows when to stop.