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Spicy Scallop Bisque

Course Soup
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. cooked scallops
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 Tbs. of Garlic chopped
  • 1/4 c Butter
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 c brandy
  • 1/4 c Sherry
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme
  • 1 qt clam juice
  • 1 c canned tomatoes diced
  • 1 c Heavy Cream
  • salt to taste
  • Roux for thicker soup (flour and melted butter)

Instructions

  • Sauté the onion and garlic in butter, but don't brown.
  • Add sherry and brandy and cook until volume is reduced by half.
  • Add all ingredients except cream, salt, and roux.
  • Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add cream, bring to a boil and add one to two tablespoons of Roux with a whisk.
  • Add scallops and top with chopped parsley.