The Coho salmon, Oncorhynchus kisutch, (from the Russian кижуч kizhuch) is a species of anadromous fish in the salmon family. Coho salmon are also known as silver salmon or “silvers”.
Ocean caught coho is regarded as excellent table fare. It has a moderate to the high amount of fat, which is considered essential when judging taste. Only Spring Chinook and Sockeye salmon have higher levels of fats in their meat.
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Coho Salmon and Autumn Vegetables Soup with Turmeric
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 small carrots, cut into flowers
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
- 1 lb. skinless boneless salmon filet, cut into 1" cubes
- 1/2 small pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 1 leek (white parts only), thickly sliced crosswise and washed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1⁄2 tsp. turmeric
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black
- pepper, to taste
- tarragon and lemon mint for garnish
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, leeks, cook until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, pumpkin, bay leaves and 6 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until potatoes and carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
Add salmon to soup; simmer until just cooked through, about 5-10 minutes. Add turmeric and season generously with salt and pepper.
Divide soup between bowls; garnish with tarragon and lemon mint.


5 Comments
Dzoli
October 2, 2011 at 4:46 amWow:0 Your soup makes me want to take spoon anr it it of monitor if I only could.Feast for eyes and tastes thatway as well I am sure;)
Anonymous
October 3, 2011 at 4:25 amThis is absolutely beautiful! I'm severely allergic to fish, so I can't indulge, but I sure wish I could!
Grubarazzi
October 3, 2011 at 7:55 pmSo pretty! Ann, I think this would be equally delicious without the salmon too. I love your addition of turmeric. Can't wait to try this.
FlexYourFood
October 4, 2011 at 10:00 amThat broth is crystal clear! Makes it look so lovely.
Marnina & Seth
October 31, 2011 at 3:27 pmHi,
We just blogged about your soup at http://www.ibeafoodie.wordpress.com
Thanks so much for providing us the opportunity to make such a wonderful dish!
I Be a fooDie