Cullen Skink

Name: Cullen Skink
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds smoked haddock fillets, undyed; 2 ½ cups milk; 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Rating: 4.6 stars

10 Ratings
10 Reviews
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A tasty warming soup originating from Cullen a small coastal town in the North of Scotland, with a unique smoked taste.

By t.mcleod

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 pounds smoked haddock fillets, undyed
2 ½ cups milk
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, finely chopped
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the haddock and milk. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. When the fish is done, remove it with a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl. Add the potatoes and onion to the milk, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

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Step 2

Transfer the contents of the pan to a blender, in batches if needed, and blend until smooth and creamy. Return to the pan and flake the fish into the soup. Heat through gently, do not boil. Serve immediately. Season with pepper and garnish with parsley to individual tastes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

329 calories; protein 44.3g; carbohydrates 28.1g; fat 3.6g; cholesterol 124.7mg; sodium 1206.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (10)

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Caroline C

03/15/2006

Very good. I wasn't able to find undyed herring but it didn't make any difference. I added a little buttermilk for a bit of a 'twang.' Thanks! Read More

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10 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Caroline C

03/15/2006

Very good. I wasn't able to find undyed herring but it didn't make any difference. I added a little buttermilk for a bit of a 'twang.' Thanks! Read More

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ian

01/29/2009

perfect Read More

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Tobey

01/24/2011

We made this dish identically over here in Maine but call it haddock stew instead. This is just how it should be made - simple and it's the best comfort food you can think of! At least for us on the North Atlantic coast! Read More

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barone

11/07/2011

Absolutely top class great recipe I must say the best I ever had was on a trip back to Scotland. We stayed at the Cuillin Hills Hotel on Skye the chef's Cullen Skink was to die for I can still taste it. This recipe is very close I believe the difference could be rich cream in the chef's recipe. How I wish I could buy smoked haddock here in central B.C. no such thing available and although I have persevered there really is no substitute at all. Read More

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Becky Hansen Mason

09/08/2013

Everyone who really tried this in my family loved it. Granted we made some modifications. We used flounder and smoke favoring. We also added about 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. This was still amazing and fairly simple. Read More

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David Douthett

10/24/2015

Had no smoked haddock nor smoked anything. Had caught some Maryland rockfish this summer that was abiding in the freezer and it did the job. The soup would benefit from some smoke. I usually have liquid smoke but that was out too. I put a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce in and that helped. Otherwise a simple recipe and good for a chilly evening. Will make it again. Read More

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Faisal Al-Nakeeb

01/26/2016

Fantastic. I will add pickles next time. The fish needs less than 15 min to be done and I have added extra milk. Read More

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Glenn Combs

12/14/2014

This is so simple and incredible! Simplicity is beauty. I used smoked salmon in place of the haddock whole milk and three cloves of garlic chopped and added raw at the blender stage. I will do this again and again. Smoked trout? Use haddock but add leeks? Hmm... Read More

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Desiree

08/07/2016

I couldn't find smoked so I used regular and added Worcestershire sauce and garlic. I also added a mix of muenster and asiago cheese as garnish. It was really good. Read More

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Very good. I wasn't able to find undyed herring but it didn't make any difference. I added a little buttermilk for a bit of a 'twang.' Thanks!

perfect

Fantastic. I will add pickles next time. The fish needs less than 15 min to be done and I have added extra milk.

I couldn't find smoked so I used regular and added Worcestershire sauce and garlic. I also added a mix of muenster and asiago cheese as garnish. It was really good.

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