Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

Peat smoked haddock fillets

3 unit

Banana shallots

chopped

75 ml

White wine

600 ml

Double cream

400 ml

Chicken stock

2 unit

Leeks

chopped

1 tsp

Madras curry powder

100 g

Butter

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Pepper

3 cloves

Garlic

1 tsp

Truffle oil

1 tbsp

Chervil

chopped

1 tbsp

Chives

chopped

1 tbsp

Petit pois

1 unit

Rosemary

1 unit

Thyme

6 unit

Quail eggs

poached

Step 1
~5 min

Chop the leek and banana shallots.

Step 2
~5 min

Gently soften the chopped leek, banana shallots, thyme, garlic, and rosemary in a pan.

Step 3
~5 min

Add the curry powder and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4
~5 min

Add the white wine and two-thirds of the peat-smoked haddock.

Step 5
~5 min

Reduce the liquor by half.

Step 6
~5 min

Add the chicken stock and reduce by a quarter.

Step 7
~5 min

Add the double cream and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 8
~5 min

Blend the mixture with a hand blender or food processor until smooth.

Step 9
~5 min

Pass the mixture through a sieve to achieve a silky texture.

Step 10
~5 min

Warm the soup.

Step 11
~5 min

Adjust the flavor with butter, salt, pepper, and truffle oil.

Step 12
~5 min

Blitz with a hand blender to achieve a cappuccino effect.

Step 13
~5 min

Pour around a cutter and serve garnished with chopped chervil/chives and petit pois.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Garnish with a swirl of cream for extra richness.

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a side of crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Oatcakes
Smoked Salmon

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Scotland

Cultural Significance

Cullen Skink is a traditional Scottish soup.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

65/100

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