Cullen Skink

A classic Scottish smoked fish soup featuring velvety leeks, potatoes, and smoked haddock. Perfectly warming for winter.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 954.1 kcals 3816.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 31.6 grams 126.3 grams
Fat 78.8 grams 315.2 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
75
g
Butter
for the stock
75
g
Butter
for the soup
500
ml
Double Cream
for the soup
Liquids
250
ml
White Wine
for the stock
750
ml
Water
for the stock
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Garlic
peeled and crushed, for the soup
1
tbsp
Parsley
finely chopped
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
for the stock
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
for the soup
Seafood
500
g
Smoked Haddock
for the stock
Vegetables
2
piece
Leek
roughly chopped, for the stock
2
piece
Onion
peeled and roughly chopped, for the stock
2
piece
Fennel Bulb
roughly chopped, for the stock
2
piece
Leek
finely chopped, for the soup
2
piece
Shallot
peeled and finely chopped, for the soup
300
g
Potato
peeled and chopped, for the soup

Steps

  • Fry the leeks, onions, and fennel in butter and oil for 4 minutes until softened.
  • Add wine, haddock, and water to the pan and simmer for 30 minutes while skimming.
  • Strain the haddock from the liquid and chop the fish into bite-sized pieces.
  • Fry leeks, shallots, and garlic in butter and oil until softened, then add potatoes and fish.
  • Pour in the reserved stock and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in the cream, blend briefly with a stick blender, and serve with parsley and nutmeg.