Cullen Skink
This fabulous soup is Scotland’s answer to chowder. Rich and warming, it’s a lovely starter or perfect after a morning swim or family walk on St Stephen’s Day.
SERVES
4
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
10
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
90
MINUTES
Ingredients
For the fish stock
275g fish bones (stomachs and heads removed)
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
50g chopped onion
50g chopped celery
50g chopped leek
4 cloves garlic
½ tsp whole black peppercorns
3.5 litre water
For the soup
50g butter
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 large leek, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 pinch white pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
100ml dry white wine
1.5 litre fish stock
500g diced potatoes
150ml cream
200g natural smoked haddock (or any natural smoked fish)
1 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp chopped soft herbs such as parsley, dill, chervil
Freshly cracked black pepper





