3 cauliflower soup seared Recipes

shallots, sliced, canola oil, divided, salt, divided, white pepper, divided, head cauliflower, fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, yellow onion, chopped, garlic clove, chopped, chicken broth, madras curry powder, saffron threads, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, all-purpose flour, sea scallops, garnish: fresh mint leaves

olive oil, head cauliflower, cut into large florets, onion, cut into large dice, butter, sugar, garlic cloves, thickly sliced, ground ginger, ground turmeric, saffron threads, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, homemade or from a carton or can, half-and-half (or whole milk), salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, garnish: 1 seared sea scallop for each bowl of soup