Best 2 Smoked Haddock Soup Recipes

CULLEN SKINK - SCOTTISH SMOKED HADDOCK AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cover the smoked haddock with water, in a shallow pan, skin side down. Bring to the boil and simmer for 4/5 minutes, turning once.
• Take the haddock from the pan and remove the skin and bones.
• Break up the fish into flakes, return to the stock and add the chopped onion, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
• Simmer for another 15 minutes. Strain, remove the bay leaf but retain the stock and fish.
• Add the milk to the fish stock and bring back to the boil.
• Add enough mashed potato to create the consistency you prefer (don't be afraid to make it rich and thick!).
• Add the fish and reheat.
• Check for seasoning.
• Just before serving, add the butter in small pieces so that it runs through the soup.
• Serve with chopped parsley on top, accompanied by triangles of toast.

SMOKED HADDOCK SOUP

Steps:

• Wrap the rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns in the cheesecloth and secure with the kitchen string. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and fennel and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add the herb package, and simmer until the soup is reduced by about one third, 20 to 25 minutes. Add haddock, cover, and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Season to taste. Divide soup among 8 bowls, making sure to evenly distribute the fish and vegetables. Sprinkle each dish with dill and serve immediately.