Mum's Salmon Soup Recipe

Name: Mum's Salmon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 -8 cups water; 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder (or replace 2 cups water with stock); 1 large onion, chopped finely; 1 large carrot, chopped finely; 1 (420 g) can salmon, drained; ⅓ cup rice; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large potato, peeled and diced into small cubes; ½ teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground or ½ teaspoon peppercorn; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped finely; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped finely or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Servings: persons

7 -8 cups water
1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder (or replace 2 cups water with stock)
1 large onion, chopped finely
1 large carrot, chopped finely
1 (420 g) can salmon, drained
⅓ cup rice
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and diced into small cubes
½ teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground or ½ teaspoon peppercorn
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped finely
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped finely or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

1
Bring water (and stock, if using) to boil; add onion, carrot and rice and leave to boil for 10 mins or so.
2
Meanwhile, chop potato and celery.
3
Add potato, celery, salt, pepper and stock powder if using.
4
Using a spoon, scoop rough salmon chunks from the can into the pot.
5
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 mins; meanwhile chop the parsley and dill.
6
Soup is done when the potato pieces are cooked (test by breaking one with the edge of a spoon).
7
Turn off the heat and add chopped herbs.
8
Allow to stand, covered, 5 mins to meld the flavours before checking for seasoning.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 -8 cups water, 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder (or replace 2 cups water with stock), 1 large onion, chopped finely, 1 large carrot, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Mum's Salmon Soup falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mum's Salmon Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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