Simply Souperlicious – Creamy Salmon and Fennel Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon filet, skinned and cut into largish chunks
• 1 large fennel bulb, chopped
• 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 large leek, trimmed, sliced, and well rinsed
• 1 red scallion
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 green onion chopped
• 5 cups (1,25l) vegetable stock (can be substituted with water)
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup (10g) fresh dill for garnish, finely chopped, divided
• 1 cup (250ml) crème fraîche
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 squeeze of lemon
• salt and pepper to taste