Finland
Photo: aiko99ann, CC BY-SA 4.0, croppedLohikeitto
/ˈloɦiˌkei̯tːo/LOH-hee-kay-toh
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History
Lohikeitto is a salmon soup: pieces of salmon simmered with potatoes, leeks or onions and allspice, finished with cream or milk and a lot of chopped dill. Finland has many lakes and a long coast, and fish soups have long been everyday food in fishing communities. The creamy salmon version became a popular household dish in the 20th century as farmed salmon from Norway became widely available. It is served with rye bread and butter, and it is one of the dishes Finns most often name when asked about their national cuisine. Versions without cream, and with whitefish or other fish, are also common.
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