Salmon & Dill Soup
Nov 15, 2024Here's what you need:
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped or julienned
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup baby Bella mushrooms, chopped
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup half n' half cream
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 lb. salmon fillet, cut into bite size pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/8 tsp. celery seed
- 1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
Add the sweet potatoes, carrots, and chicken broth to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over med/high heat. Boil for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, but not mushy. Add your mushrooms.
In a small bowl, mix flour and half n' half until smooth. Gradually pour into the soup, stirring as you go. Return to a boil, cook and stir occassionally until the mushrooms are tender. Reduce heat to medium, stir in cheese until melted.
Reduce heat to medium/low. Add salmon and cook, uncovered, just until the fish begins to flake easily with a fork, 3 - 4 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, celery seeds. Sprinkle with a bit of the dill weed, reserving some for garnish. Serve with crusty bread and garnish with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of dill weed. Enjoy!