Alaska-Style Salmon & Dill Soup

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A comforting Alaskan take on seafood soup featuring smoked salmon, creamy potatoes, and fresh dill, perfect for chilly coastal days. This Alaskan-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs smoked Alaskan salmon, potatoes, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Alaskan cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dice 1 cup potatoes and 1/2 cup carrots into 1/4-inch cubes. Finely chop 1/4 cup onion. Heat a large pot over medium heat, add potatoes and carrots, and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup chopped onion to the pot, stirring for 3 minutes until translucent. Pour in 4 cups chicken stock, bring to a gentle boil, and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Step 3: Flake 6 oz smoked Alaskan salmon into the pot, then stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and cook for 3 minutes until heated through without boiling. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh dill and 1 tsp lemon zest, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.

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