Traditional Cullen Skink

A creamy and smoky classic Scottish fish soup made with Arbroath smokies, potatoes, leeks, and a rich homemade fish stock.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.3 kcals 2185.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 13.3 grams 53.3 grams
Fat 38.6 grams 154.4 grams
Protein 36.4 grams 145.6 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
20
g
Butter
Unsalted
100
ml
100
ml
Liquids
100
ml
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
Crushed then finely chopped
1
tsp
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
bunch
Chives
Chopped for garnish
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
For the fish stock
Seafood
2
piece
Arbroath Smokies
Roughly chopped for stock
2
piece
Arbroath Smokies
Skin and bones removed, flaked for soup
1
piece
Arbroath Smokies
Skin and bones removed, flaked for garnish
Vegetables
100
g
Vegetables
Chopped white vegetables such as leeks, fennel, and onion
2
piece
Banana Shallots
Finely chopped
100
g
Leek
White part only, finely chopped
200
g
Ratte Potatoes
Or waxy potatoes, boiled until tender then peeled

Steps

  • Heat oil in a pan, add stock vegetables, and sweat covered for 10 minutes.
  • Add wine, boil for one minute, then add 1.2 litres of water and chopped smokies.
  • Simmer gently for 20 minutes, then strain cold stock through a fine sieve.
  • Melt butter in a large pan and sweat shallots, leeks, and garlic for 10 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and flaked fish, sweat for two minutes, then add 1 litre of stock.
  • Season with pepper, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Blend the mixture while gradually adding milk and cream until smooth.
  • Pass the soup through a fine sieve for a velvety texture.
  • Reheat gently and serve topped with flaked fish and chives.