Cullen skink is like the Scottish version of clam chowder. It is made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. An authentic Cullen skink will use finnan haddie, but any smoked haddock will do . This soup is a local speciality, from the town of Cullen in Moray, on the … [Read more...] about Comforting Cullen Skink
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Quintessential Cock-a-Leekie Soup
One of the most famous Scottish soups is Cock-a-Leekie (essentially chicken and leeks). While it can be enjoyed anytime, it holds a place of honor on the traditional meal served to celebrate the birth of famous Scottish poet, Robbie Burns on January 25th. Quintessential … [Read more...] about Quintessential Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Hangover Turkey Stock
Abbey Cooks always find ways to stretch their food dollar. So after your family and guests have enjoyed a wonderful Roast Turkey, save the carcass, and make use of the neck and giblets that came with the turkey (and you didn’t make giblet broth from them) toss it all into your … [Read more...] about Hangover Turkey Stock
Remains of the Day Turkey Soup
This is a great hearty soup that uses up ingredients from your holiday dinner to enjoy the next day, "made over" in a new way. Add as many or as few of the suggested ingredients as you please. There will be plenty for a full meal for the family with extras to freeze, to share … [Read more...] about Remains of the Day Turkey Soup
Hearty Irish Ham Soup
This is a great Irish inspired soup, a wonderful example of dishes which would start upstairs at a grand house, and finish downstairs. After a lovely upstairs dinner of Baked Ham, the bone could be made into a delicious soup for the servants. You can make soup right after your … [Read more...] about Hearty Irish Ham Soup
