Seared Scallops with Sweet Potato Soup without vinaigrette

itemscope itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"> 1 cup shelled fresh English peas 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive[...]

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 (1/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1[...]

1 2/3 cups corn kernels (cut from 4 ears of corn) 2/3 cup whole milk 2/3 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour salt[...]