Scallop Corn Soup

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Scallops
• 4 cups Fish Stock
• 2 cups fresh Corn, cut from the cob
• 2 Tbsp Rice Wine
• 1 Tbsp fresh Ginger, finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp Scallions
• 1 Tbsp Sugar
• Salt & Pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 3 tsp fresh Chives, finely-chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

In a medium-sized pot, bring the fish stock to a simmer, then add the scallops and corn. Simmer for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the rice wine, ginger, scallions, sugar, salt, and pepper, and simmer 1 minute more.

Cool briefly, then puree the mixture in a blender. Return the soup to the pot and bring to a simmer. Adjust the seasoning and add the cream and butter, stirring to mix well.

Ladle into individual soup bowls and garnish with the fresh chives.