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
Menudo (soup) in Santa Maria, California. In 2009, more than 2,000 people attended and 13 restaurants competed for prizes in three categories. The festival is organized by the National Latino Peace Officers Association of Northern Santa Barbara County and the money raised goes toward scholarships for local students. Menudo (soup) Menudo, or pancita ("[little] gut" or "[little] stomach", from ; "Gut/Stomach") is a traditional Mexican soup, made with beef stomach (tripe) in broth with a red chili pepper base. It shares a name with a stew from the Philippines made with pork and pork liver. Hominy, lime, onions, and oregano are used