Cullen skink which has developed the secondary meaning of a soup, especially one made from these. The word "skink" is ultimately derived from the Middle Dutch "schenke" "shin, hough" (cognate with the English word "shank" and German "Schenkel", 'thigh', and "Schinken", 'ham'). It has no etymological connection with its homonym "skink", meaning a lizard belonging to the infraorder Scincomorpha. Cullen skink Cullen skink is a thick Scottish soup made of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. An authentic Cullen skink will use finnan haddie, but it may be prepared with any other undyed smoked haddock. This soup is a local speciality, from the
Leek soup vichyssoise, which is generally served cold. Leek soup Leek soup is a soup based on potatoes, leeks, stock (usually chicken), and heavy cream. Other ingredients used may be salt and pepper, and various spices. Generally the potatoes are diced and cooked in broth, while the leeks are chopped and sautéed. After this all ingredients are combined and stirred. Chives may be used for garnish. Leek soup is strongly associated with Wales, and is an important item of Welsh cuisine. In Romania, this soup is popular and known as "Ciorbă de praz", and in France it is called "Soupe aux poireaux."