äikäskeitto
Äikäskeitto is a traditional Finnish soup, specifically a type of fish soup that is a regional specialty of the Finnish archipelago. The name "äikäs" is a dialectal term for a type of small, often round, fish, and "keitto" simply means soup. While historically made with whatever small fish were available, common ingredients in modern äikäskeitto include white fish like perch or roach, potatoes, carrots, leeks, and often cream or milk for richness. Herbs such as dill and parsley are frequently used for flavoring.
The preparation typically involves simmering the fish and vegetables in a flavorful broth until tender. The