Potato Soup With Scallops, Chorizo And Spinach
This creamy potato soup is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the comforting richness of potatoes with the savory notes of shallots, garlic, and chicken stock. Perk up your taste buds with the succulent seared scallops and crispy chorizo, adding a touch of elegance to this hearty dish. The vibrant colors of spinach and the zesty lemon juice tie everything together for a feast for the senses. Enjoy this indulgent soup that's as beautiful as it is delicious!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g/1lb 2oz baking potato
- 750ml/1pint 10fl oz water
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 banana shallots
- 3 garlic
- 750ml/1pint 10fl oz chicken stock
- 110ml/4fl oz milk
- 4 fresh thyme
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 small chorizo
- 8 scallopsscallopscallops
- ½ lemon
- 200g/7oz baby spinach
- leftover roast chicken
Instructions
- Place the chopped potatoes into a bowl, cover with the water and set aside to soak.
- Meanwhile, heat one tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the shallots and half of the chopped garlic for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the chopped potato and soaking water to the pan and bring to the boil. Add the chicken stock and return the mixture to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Pour in the milk, then transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Return the blended soup to the saucepan and stir in the remaining garlic and half of the thyme. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, heat one tablespoon of the remaining oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the chorizo slices for 30 seconds-1 minute on each side, or until golden-brown on both sides.
- Season the scallops, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat the remaining olive oil in a separate large frying pan and fry the scallops for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden-brown on both sides and just cooked through. Add the lemon juice, to taste.
- To serve, ladle the soup into each of 4 serving bowls. Carefully float 4 pieces of scallop onto each portion of soupl, top with some chorizo slices and a handful of spinach leaves. Sprinkle over the sliced chicken skin, the remaining thyme leaves and drizzle over any chorizo oil from the frying pan used to cook the chorizo.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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