CULLEN SKINK - SCOTTISH SMOKED HADDOCK AND POTATO SOUP
The name of this rich, tasty soup comes from the fishing village of Cullen, in Morayshire in Northern Scotland. "Skink" is a soup made originally from a shin of beef - in fact the word "skink" means soup or stew - but in this case, the main ingredient is smoked haddock with potatoes and onions. Finnan haddock is often called Finnan haddie, and is the traditional ingredient in the famous Edwardian breakfast dish of Kedgeree. Cullen Skink is sometimes called Smoked Haddock Chowder when served in bistros and restaurants. We love to serve this delicious soup as an elegant and comforting starter for our Burns Night Tribute Supper; this is also a wonderful soup to be served as a main course - with crusty bread and butter.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Chowders
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cover the smoked haddock with water, in a shallow pan, skin side down. Bring to the boil and simmer for 4/5 minutes, turning once.
- Take the haddock from the pan and remove the skin and bones.
- Break up the fish into flakes, return to the stock and add the chopped onion, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 15 minutes. Strain, remove the bay leaf but retain the stock and fish.
- Add the milk to the fish stock and bring back to the boil.
- Add enough mashed potato to create the consistency you prefer (don't be afraid to make it rich and thick!).
- Add the fish and reheat.
- Check for seasoning.
- Just before serving, add the butter in small pieces so that it runs through the soup.
- Serve with chopped parsley on top, accompanied by triangles of toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 216.6, Sodium 2033.4, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2, Protein 64.6
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Isaiah Rodger
rodger-i@gmail.comI've never had Cullen Skink before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so delicious! The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
shiela geon
geonshiela32@hotmail.comThis soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock is perfect. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too. So easy to make.
Simple Mobile
mobile_simple55@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of fish soups, but this one is an exception. The smokiness of the haddock and the creaminess of the potatoes make for a really delicious and satisfying soup. I will definitely be making this again.
Nasir ali Nasir ali
a@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock adds a nice touch. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a hit with my family.
Haily Nortz
h70@gmail.comI love this soup! It's so comforting and flavorful. The smokiness of the haddock is perfect, and the potatoes and leeks add a nice heartiness. I will definitely be making this again.
Numan Bashir
n-bashir58@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover smoked haddock. It's so easy to make, and the results are delicious. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock really shines through.
Badsha Jutt
jutt-b@hotmail.comI've never had Cullen Skink before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so delicious! The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
God Rojan
rojan75@hotmail.comThis soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock is perfect. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too. So easy to make.
Emmanuel Chinomso
c8@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of fish soups, but this one is an exception. The smokiness of the haddock and the creaminess of the potatoes make for a really delicious and satisfying soup. I will definitely be making this again.
Yangi Sherpa
sherpa-y@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock adds a nice touch. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a hit with my family.
Haley Mullins
mullins44@yahoo.comI love this soup! It's so comforting and flavorful. The smokiness of the haddock is perfect, and the potatoes and leeks add a nice heartiness. I will definitely be making this again.
nkine brown
nb@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover smoked haddock. It's so easy to make, and the results are delicious. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock really shines through.
Asante Yeboah Israel
asante.y@aol.comI've never had Cullen Skink before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so delicious! The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Nadiya Zahed
n-z50@yahoo.comThis soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock is perfect. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too. So easy to make.
ES Rifat
rifates@gmail.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The soup is so creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock adds a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
RAJANISH Yadav
y_r80@hotmail.comThis soup is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of the smoked haddock and the creamy potatoes. It's so comforting and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Wendy Mcgillivray
m45@gmail.comI've made this Cullen Skink several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the smokiness of the haddock really shines through.
Ishaq Ishaqkhan
i-ishaqkhan92@gmail.comThis soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's so flavorful and satisfying, and the haddock adds a unique smokiness that I love. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Shamim Hasan
hasan.s@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of fish soups, but this one changed my mind. The haddock flavor is so mild and delicate, and the potatoes and leeks add a nice heartiness. Will definitely be making this again!
Sabina Haruna
sharuna79@aol.comThis Cullen Skink recipe is a keeper! The smokiness of the haddock and the creaminess of the potatoes make for a truly comforting and delicious soup. I added a bit of extra pepper for a bit of a kick, and it was perfect.