CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH SEARED SCALLOPS, LEMON OIL, AND AMERICAN CAVIAR

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Cauliflower Soup with Seared Scallops, Lemon Oil, and American Caviar image

Provided by Alfred Portale

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Food Processor     Onion     Sauté     Dinner     Scallop     Cauliflower     Chive     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup chopped white onion
1 garlic clove, sliced
3 3/4 cups (1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces cauliflower (from 1 large head)
1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
Coarse kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper
1 leek (white and pale green parts only), cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
6 sea scallops, patted dry
1 (30-gm) jar American white sturgeon caviar (about 1 ounce)
6 teaspoons purchased lemon-infused grapeseed oil
Finely chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, broth, and cream. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer gently until cauliflower is tender, about 18 minutes. Puree soup in small batches in blender until smooth. Return to same saucepan. Season soup with kosher salt and white pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.
  • Blanch leek in small saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute; drain. Place some of leek in center of each bowl. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Sear until brown and just opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Place 1 scallop on leek in each bowl; top scallop with caviar. Ladle soup around scallop, drizzle with 1 teaspoon lemon oil, and sprinkle with chives.

Azan quershi
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this soup was surprisingly good! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this soup again.


Muhh huuihg
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the cauliflower and scallops complement each other. I always get compliments when I make this soup.


SB Promotion
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Thorfinn
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cauliflower is creamy and smooth, the scallops are perfectly seared, and the lemon oil adds a bright and refreshing touch. I will definitely be making this soup again and again


Mary Arcega
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I had to make several substitutions and the soup didn't turn out as flavorful as I hoped.


Andy Milton
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The soup was delicious, but the scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste. I will definitely try this recipe again, but I will cook the scallops for a shorter amount of time.


Steve Jsl
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This was my first time making cauliflower soup and I was really impressed! The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Bongi Ndimande
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my guests. The soup is so creamy and flavorful, and the scallops are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Muyange Wamulume
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This soup is amazing! The cauliflower is so creamy and the scallops are cooked perfectly. The lemon oil adds a nice brightness to the soup. I will definitely be making this again!


Simisani Tshuma
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I had to make several substitutions and the soup didn't turn out as flavorful as I hoped.


Sandra3737 Rainbow
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this soup was surprisingly good! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this soup again.


Ashleigh Moore
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the cauliflower and scallops complement each other. I always get compliments when I make this soup.


Thohidul Islam
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nosheen Malik
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cauliflower is creamy and smooth, the scallops are perfectly seared, and the lemon oil adds a bright and refreshing touch. I will definitely be making this soup again and again


Waheed Jee
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I had to make several substitutions and the soup didn't turn out as flavorful as I hoped.


Dewan Kumar
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The soup was delicious, but the scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste. I will definitely try this recipe again, but I will cook the scallops for a shorter amount of time.


Muna Koirala
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This was my first time making cauliflower soup and I was really impressed! The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Logan Kukulski
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my guests. The cauliflower soup is always creamy and flavorful, and the scallops are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Basemera Natasha
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This cauliflower soup with seared scallops was an absolute delight! The soup was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of tang from the lemon oil. The scallops were perfectly seared, adding a delicious contrast in texture. The American cav