scallops and roasted chestnut soup

How To Make scallops and roasted chestnut soup

• Step 1
  SOUP:
• Step 2
  In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter and bacon fat. When it starts sizzling, add shallots and sauté for only 1minute.
• Step 3
  Add roasted chestnuts and sauté until soft.
• Step 4
  Pour in warm chicken broth and cooking sherry. Stir well, bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
• Step 5
  Purée the soup until smooth using an immersion blender before stirring in half-and-half; taste and adjust if necessary.
• Step 6
  Pass soup through a fine sieve and return to the saucepan; keep warm until needed.
• Step 7
  SCALLOPS:
• Step 8
  Pat the scallops dry using paper towels; season with white pepper.
• Step 9
  In a small skillet over medium heat, add butter and when hot, add scallops. Cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Step 10
  To serve, scoop the soup into warm bowls, place one scallop in the middle of each and garnish with a small sprig of parsley.
• Step 11
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