A Finnish classic – that you MUST make.

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS

2 small leeks, cleans and sliced thin– but just the white & light green parts
2 tablespoons Finlandia butter*
5 cups fish stock, chicken or vegetable stock will work but try to find fish stock if you can
1 pound fingerling potatoes, sliced crosswise into ¼ inch slices
3 small carrots, sliced crosswise into1/4 inch slices
1 pound fresh salmon, no skin and bones removed cut into bite size pieces
1 cup whipping cream
¾ cup finely chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Cook the leeks in butter over medium heat in a pot until just softened – about 5 minutes
Add the stock, potatoes, carrots and bring to a boil
Let cook 10-12 minutes or until vegetables have softened
Then add the cream and salmon and cook about 5 minutes more or until salmon is firm – try not to let it boil
Turn off the heat, add the dill, stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper
Cover with a lid and let sit 5 or so more minutes and serve (with some delicious dark bread like they would in Finland).

*Finlandia Butter can be found at Vons, Albertsons and Safeway. Finlandia Cheeses are also available, in Southern California at Costco and other fine retailers.