Smoked Salmon And Cream Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Smoked Salmon And Cream Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups onions (yellow or white variety, finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (crushed & finely minced); 3/4 cup fresh dill (chopped); 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (more as desired); 2 medium tomatoes (ripe, seeded & chopped); 8 ounces smoked salmon (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 8 cups water; 2 cups fresh spinach (10 oz pkg, stems removed & leaves finely chopped); 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese; 1/3 cup vodka; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; fresh ground black pepper (to taste); snipped fresh chives (optional garnish)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups onions (yellow or white variety, finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (crushed & finely minced)
3/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (more as desired)
2 medium tomatoes (ripe, seeded & chopped)
8 ounces smoked salmon (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 cups water
2 cups fresh spinach (10 oz pkg, stems removed & leaves finely chopped)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/3 cup vodka
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
snipped fresh chives (optional garnish)

1
Melt butter in med-size stock pot over med heat. Add onion + garlic & saute till onions are soft, 10-15 minutes.
2
Stir in dill, Old Bay Seasoning, tomatoes & smoked salmon. Cook 3 minutes. Then add flour & cook 1 min more.
3
Gradually stir in water & heat to a soft boil. Reduce heat & simmer uncovered over med-low heat for 20 minutes.
4
Stir in spinach & simmer 5 more minutes.
5
Stir in cream cheese (1 oz at a time) over low heat, allowing ea bit to melt into the soup.
6
When all the cream cheese has been added & the soup is smooth, stir in the vodka & lemon juice. Taste for seasonings & serve immediately.
7
NOTES: I entered this recipe as given to me & made a half recipe w/2 chgs in my trial version.
8
I left out the vodka (none in the house!), subbed dry white wine & frankly doubt I will ever use the vodka. I pd homage to a DH pers pref & subbed diced broccoli florets for the spinach. I pd homage to 1 of my own by adding 4 oz baby shrimp.
9
Pers pref are often at the heart of any success a recipe enjoys. I found this soup in need of salt, but DH did not. He found the lemon juice a bit excessive, but I did not. Bottom line is tasting for your pers pref is advised.

590

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups onions (yellow or white variety, finely chopped), 2 garlic cloves (crushed & finely minced), 3/4 cup fresh dill (chopped), and more.

Yes, Smoked Salmon And Cream Cheese 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.

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Smoked Salmon And Cream Cheese Soup

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