How to Make Cream of Salmon Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about a warm, creamy bowl of soup on a chilly evening. And when that soup is loaded with chunks of tender, juicy salmon, it's guaranteed to be a hit with seafood lovers and soup aficionados alike. Cream of salmon soup is a delightful concoction that marries the rich, buttery flavor of salmon with the velvety smoothness of a creamy broth, creating a dish that is both elegant and satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 18 ounces salmon fillets, diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 ½ cups fish stock
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
  • 3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Lay puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll out with a rolling pin. Brush with egg yolk. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and press in firmly. Cut puff pastry first into squares, then into triangles, and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until triangles are puffed up and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add salmon and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in fish stock and white wine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch and a little bit of water into a paste. Add to soup and bring to a boil. Cook until soup thickens, about 5 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in cream and saffron. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish soup with dill and serve with puff pastry triangles.
  • Nutrition

    583 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 146mg
    • Sodium: 544mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 127mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 548mg