Cream of Celery Soup with Seared Scallops
Ингредиенты
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 5 cups (675 g) chopped celery
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth
- ¼ cup (60 ml) 15% or 35% heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- 5 cups (115 g) fresh spinach (or 4 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- ½ cup (125 ml) 15% or 35% heavy cream
- 12 fresh or frozen and thawed medium-sized scallops, patted dry
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh chervil leaves
Инструкция
- In a pot over medium heat, soften the onions and garlic in the oil. Add the celery and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- In a blender, purée the soup until smooth. Strain. Return to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and add the cream, if using. Keep warm.
