SCALLOP-WINE SOUP

[cjs]

This soup is a great dinner party starter - it's fast, easy and very elegant tasing. Serves 6 (or as a first course, the soup will serve 8-10)


SCALLOP-WINE SOUP

1 lb fresh or frozen scallops, thawed
1 Lg onion
2 Tbsps butter
1/4 c all-purpose flour
3 1/2 c half & half
2/3 c cremini mushroom, sliced
1/3 c scallions, sliced - green and white parts
Salt & white pepper
1/2 c dry white wine
1/2 c Swiss cheese, shredded
1 Tbsp parsley, finely minced

Halve large scallions.
Cut onion into thin wedges, and cook in butter, covered, over low heat 15 min. or till translucent, stirring occasionally.

Stir in flour, stir for 1 minute, then add half & half, cooking & stirring over medium-high heat until bubbly.
Add mushrooms, scallions, scallops, and 1 tsp. salt & a dash of white pepper.
Stir to combine well.
Lower heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in wine, stirring just until soup is hot.

Garnish each bowl of soup with the grated cheese and a sprinkle of parsley.

[Rouxfy]

Nice! I'm printing this one out for work....Should be great on the DR side....Thanks!

[Roberto]

Looks like a beautiful soup - Anything with Mussels included is a winner in my book! Many Thanks!

R

[Saltyknees]

Awesome !!
Thanks Jean !!

[dnelson]

Tasty Jean!

[cjs]

If ya'll try it, I hope you like it - it's quite tasty!!

[Ellen]

Thank you Jean, that sounds lovely.

[Rods84]

Looks much better than the Scallop Chowder I made last winter (which was pretty good itself). Thanks, Jean.

[bjcotton]

It goes into my recipe book! Thanks Jean.