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Peat smoked haddock fillets
Banana shallots
chopped
White wine
Double cream
Chicken stock
Leeks
chopped
Madras curry powder
Butter
Salt
Pepper
Garlic
Truffle oil
Chervil
chopped
Chives
chopped
Petit pois
Rosemary
Thyme
Quail eggs
poached
Chop the leek and banana shallots.
Gently soften the chopped leek, banana shallots, thyme, garlic, and rosemary in a pan.
Add the curry powder and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the white wine and two-thirds of the peat-smoked haddock.
Reduce the liquor by half.
Add the chicken stock and reduce by a quarter.
Add the double cream and cook for 10 minutes.
Blend the mixture with a hand blender or food processor until smooth.
Pass the mixture through a sieve to achieve a silky texture.
Warm the soup.
Adjust the flavor with butter, salt, pepper, and truffle oil.
Blitz with a hand blender to achieve a cappuccino effect.
Pour around a cutter and serve garnished with chopped chervil/chives and petit pois.
Expert advice for the best results
Garnish with a swirl of cream for extra richness.
Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day in advance.
Serve in a shallow bowl, ensuring the 'cappuccino' effect is visible.
Serve hot with a side of crusty bread.
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio complements the smoky flavors well.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Cullen Skink is a traditional Scottish soup.
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