Scallops and Roasted Chestnut Soup
This Scallops and Roasted Chestnut Soup is a quick, easy and flavorful recipe perfect for the Holidays! It’s an elegant appetizer to enjoy!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Passive Time0 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Appetizer, Soups & Chowders
Keyword Elegant Cuisine, Fish & Seafood, Gluten Free, Holidays & Events, Quick & Easy, Winter Recipes
SOUP
- 1 tbsp. butter tips & tricks
- 1 tbsp. bacon fat Footnote
- 1/2 cup shallots, finely chopped
- 1/2 lb. (225 g) chestnuts, roasted tips & tricks
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed
- 2 tbsp. cooking sherry
- ground Himalayan sea salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup half-and-half (substitute heavy cream)
SCALLOPS
- 4 large scallops, muscle removed and patted dry
- white pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tbsp. butter tips & tricks
- few sprigs parsley, for garnish tips & tricks
SOUP
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter and bacon fat. When it starts sizzling, add shallots and sauté for only 1minute. Add roasted chestnuts and sauté until soft. Pour in warm chicken broth and cooking sherry. Stir well, bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Purée the soup until smooth using an immersion blender before stirring in half-and-half; taste and adjust if necessary.
Pass soup through a fine sieve and return to the saucepan; keep warm until needed.
FOOTNOTE: After your bacon is done, it's always a good idea to save the fat. Store it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator until needed.