Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Soup
Dive into the luxurious flavors of this Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Soup, where velvety cream meets the smoky richness of salmon in every spoonful. This elegant yet comforting dish combines softened cream cheese and heavy cream to create a luscious base, elevated by hints of fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. Perfectly balanced with a touch of salt and black pepper, it’s simmered with delicate bites of smoked salmon for a truly gourmet experience. Ready in just 40 minutes, this creamy seafood soup is ideal for cozy nights or served as a show-stopping starter for dinner parties. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill or extra smoked salmon for a stunning presentation that’s as delicious as it is Instagram-worthy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 4 cups Fish or vegetable stock
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 6 ounces Cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 6 ounces Smoked salmon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic, stirring constantly, to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in the fish or vegetable stock, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
Add the softened cream cheese, stirring frequently, until it melts completely into the soup and creates a smooth, creamy texture.
Stir in the chopped smoked salmon, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Allow the soup to gently bubble for 5 minutes, but do not let it boil.
Season with salt and black pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with additional smoked salmon or dill if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.6 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.2 g | 491% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 521 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 6451 mg | 280% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 29.2 mcg | 146% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1184 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
