Thai Style Scallop Soup

By sunitagt

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 pound scallops
• 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 red or orange bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup finely chopped basil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat butter in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic and sauté briefly.

2. Lightly salt scallops then add them to the pan. Sauté 2-3 minutes then add coconut milk, chicken stock, bell pepper and scallions.

3. Bring the soup to a gentle boil then remove from heat and stir in lime juice and basil. Add salt or hot sauce to taste.