{"id":1603,"date":"2026-07-17T05:24:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T05:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1603"},"modified":"2026-07-22T17:25:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T17:25:02","slug":"froststep-finnish-salmon-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1603","title":{"rendered":"Froststep Salmon &#038; Dill Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-layout dfks-layout-applied dfks-layout-dragon_recipe is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-post-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Clan:<\/strong> Frost Dragon<\/p><p><strong>Category:<\/strong> Frost Coast Seafood<\/p><h2>Froststep Salmon &#038; Dill Soup<\/h2><p>This gentle salmon soup brings warmth to even the coldest watchtower. Potatoes, leek, dill and cream make a clean, comforting broth that lets the salmon remain the star.<\/p><h2>Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2><ul><li>Comforting yet fresh<\/li><li>Cooked in one pot<\/li><li>Full of tender salmon and vegetables<\/li><li>Ideal with rye bread<\/li><\/ul><h2>Prep Time<\/h2><p>15 Minutes<\/p><h2>Cook Time<\/h2><p>30 Minutes<\/p><h2>Serves<\/h2><p>4<\/p><h2>Ingredients<\/h2><ul><li>500g skinless salmon fillet, cut into large cubes<\/li><li>600g waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks<\/li><li>1 large leek, thoroughly washed and sliced<\/li><li>1 carrot, sliced<\/li><li>1 litre fish or light vegetable stock<\/li><li>150ml double cream<\/li><li>2 bay leaves<\/li><li>5 allspice berries, lightly crushed<\/li><li>20g fresh dill, chopped<\/li><li>1 tbsp butter<\/li><li>1 tsp lemon juice<\/li><li>Salt and white or black pepper<\/li><li>Rye bread, to serve<\/li><\/ul><h2>Method<\/h2><ol><li>Melt the butter in a large saucepan and soften the leek and carrot for 5 minutes without browning.<\/li><li>Add the potatoes, stock, bay leaves and allspice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15\u201318 minutes until the potatoes are almost tender.<\/li><li>Stir in the cream and return the soup to a very gentle simmer.<\/li><li>Add the salmon cubes and cook for 4\u20135 minutes until just cooked through. Do not boil vigorously.<\/li><li>Remove the bay leaves. Stir in most of the dill and the lemon juice.<\/li><li>Season carefully, ladle into warm bowls and finish with the remaining dill. Serve with rye bread.<\/li><\/ol><h2>Adventurer\u2019s Notes<\/h2><h3>Dragon\u2019s Tip<\/h3><p>Add the salmon only when the potatoes are tender; overcooking will make the fish dry and break it into the broth.<\/p><h3>\ud83c\udf32 Forest Forager\u2019s Addition<\/h3><p>Add sliced mushrooms with the leek for a deeper woodland flavour that suits the creamy broth.<\/p><h3>\u2744\ufe0f Frostwatch Balance<\/h3><p>Keep the soup below a hard boil after adding the cream and salmon so the broth stays smooth and the fish remains tender.<\/p><h3>\ud83e\udd56 Hearthside Serving<\/h3><p>Pair each bowl with dark bread or warm oat rolls spread with butter.<\/p><h3>\u23f3 Next-Day Treasure<\/h3><p>Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat gently the next day; avoid repeated boiling, which can toughen the salmon.<\/p><h2>Lore of the Hoard<\/h2><p>At the Froststep watchtowers, a steaming bowl of salmon and dill soup signals that the night patrol has returned safely. The pale broth mirrors the winter sky, while fresh dill promises that spring will come again.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-recommended-with is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1012\">Dragon&#039;s Gold Sauce<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=977\">Lemon Pepper Blend<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=924\">Black Dragon Smoky Rub<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=922\">White Dragon Chicken Rub<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=910\">Woodland Forager Blend<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- DFK CONTEXTUAL LINKS -->\n<h2>Continue Your Journey<\/h2><p>Explore another dish from the vault or visit the Workshop and Spice Merchant for a fitting companion.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1604\">Obsidian Mesa Mole Turkey<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1605\">Copper Bazaar Cheese Khachapuri<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1101\">Frozen Ember Daiquiri<\/a> \u2014 a workshop pairing for the table<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1016\">Citrus Herb Chicken Marinade<\/a> \u2014 explore another flavour path<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/DFK CONTEXTUAL LINKS --><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inspired by Finnish lohikeitto, this gentle salmon soup brings warmth to even the coldest watchtower. 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