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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I buy the packaged smaller pieces of smoked salmon at the fish counter to make this hearty soup. It's special enough for company. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread for lunch Ingredients:
1 oz unsalted butter or oil |
2 chopped leeks |
4 large potatoes, diced |
3 1/2 pints chicken stock |
3 pints f milk or cream is you wish a much richer soup |
4 tbs chopped fresh dill |
juice from 2 large fresh lemons |
11oz smoked salmon pieces, chopped |
black pepper and salt to taste |
Directions:
1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the chopped leeks and cook, stirring until softened.
2. Add the diced potatoes and chicken stock, bring to the boil and then simmer gently for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.
3. At this stage blend until smooth.
4. Put back on the heat, add the milk, dill and lemon juice, reheat until hot.
5. Mix in the chopped salmon and season with black pepper.
6. Check for saltiness before adding extra salt, remember that smoked salmon can be quite salty as can shop bought chicken stock.
7. Serve the salmon soup with crusty farmhouse bread.
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