Fish and Leek Cream Soup with Seared Scallops

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Contains vitamins: A B2 B5 B6 B7 B12 C D E K
Fish and Leek Cream Soup with Seared Scallops

👨‍🍳 Method

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  1. 1

    Cut the white part of the leek into julienne (thin strips).

  2. 2

    Sweat the leek julienne in a knob of butter without browning.

  3. 3

    Cut the remaining leek and the onion into large brunoise (small dice).

  4. 4

    Sweat the onion in a knob of butter and a little water without browning.

  5. 5

    Deglaze with the fish fumet.

  6. 6

    Bring to a boil and add the celery and leek greens.

  7. 7

    Simmer gently for 30 minutes.

  8. 8

    Strain the soup twice—first through a coarse strainer, then through a fine one.

  9. 9

    Taste and adjust seasoning with pepper and salt.

  10. 10

    Return the soup to a boil and skim any impurities from the surface.

  11. 11

    Bind the soup with cream mixed with the egg yolk.

  12. 12

    Heat the scallops in a very hot pan with butter and sear briefly on both sides until just cooked.

  13. 13

    Arrange the leek white julienne in serving bowls.

  14. 14

    Pour the warm soup over the leek julienne.

  15. 15

    Place the seared scallops on top and garnish with lumpfish caviar and fresh dill.

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