SALMON SOUP

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped fine
• 1 leek, chopped fine (white part only)
• 1 celery, chopped fine
• 1 large carrot, chopped fine
• 4 cups water (or fish stock if available)
• Allspice powder (a pinch)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pound yellow potatoes, cubed
• 1 pound salmon filet, skinned, and cut into small chunks
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3/4 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or more for thicker soup)
• salt and pepper
• fresh dill for garnish

Directions

1. Go catch yourself some salmon
2. Heat the oil and butter in a medium-sized soup pot. Add onion, leeks, celery, and carrots and saute 10-15 min until soft.
3. Add water (or fish stock), bay leaves and allspice. Bring to a boil.
4. Add cubed potatoes. Lower heat and simmer until potatoes are done.
5. Add salmon and lemon juice and simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. In a cup dissolve the cornstarch powder in a small amount of cold water. Add to soup stirring quickly.
7. Warm the cream in the microwave and then add to the soup. Simmer for 5 more minutes until thickened.
8. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if desired. Garnish with fresh dill.

Thanks to Baltica Tea Room & Gift Shop located in Downtown Port Washington!