Smoked Haddock Soup


With kashmiri saffron. A great recipe from waitrose.

Steps


Place saffron threads in a small bowl.
Add one tablespoon of boiling water and leave to infuse for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile melt butter in a large pan and cook leeks for 5 minutes , uncovered over medium heat.
Stir in the potatoes , add the milk , stock and saffron liquor.
Bring to the boil and season well with black pepper.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes , until potatoes are cooked.
Skin and cut the haddock into large cubes.
Gently lower into the pan.
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes , until the fish starts to flake and is just cooked.
Pour into soup bowls , garnish with the chives and serve with chunks of multigrain bread.

Ingredients


saffron, unsalted butter, leeks, new potatoes, skim milk, fish stock, smoked haddock fillets, fresh chives