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Chilled Tomato Soup with Seared Scallops, Avocado, and Ripped Basil

By: genevievescuisine

"I used a shallow bowl for this recipe so that the scallops can be seen rather than sinking to the bottom. This recipe is very quick to make and an elegant starter to a meal for your guests. It is also a winner without the scallops and if you grow your own tomatoes, you can use the softer tomatoes and the flavor should be even better. Drizzle a little more avocado oil over the soup and you are ready to serve."

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What to Drink?
	Types of Wine: Chardonnay

Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
5 Min

Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 fresh sea scallops
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 basil leaves, torn into pieces

Directions

Place the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, avocado oil, and 1 teaspoon of salt into a blender. Puree on high until smooth, then strain through a mesh strainer, and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Place the scallops into the hot oil. Cook until the scallops are golden brown on each side, and the center has turned opaque, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
To serve, pour the chilled soup into shallow bowls. Scatter the diced avocado into the soup, and place 4 scallops in each bowl. Sprinkle the soup with ground pepper and torn basil leaves to serve.