Pumpkin Shrimp Bisque

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    258 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Pumpkin Shrimp Bisque

This Pumpkin Shrimp Bisque is delightfully savory, velvety, and highlights seasonal flavors. Bonus: this recipe is light and simple to make!

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Ingredients

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For Shrimp Stock:

  • 2 TB olive oil
  • Shells and tails from 1 lb large shrimp
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups high quality chicken stock homemade is best
  • 1 pinch saffron threads Generous
  • 2 stalks celery roughly chopped
  • 1 large onion roughly chopped
  • 4 large bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs fresh sage
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree canned or fresh
  • ½ cup Half & Half
  • ½ tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 TB freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Asian fish sauce

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large shrimp deshelled and deveined
  • 1 TB olive oil
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh sage

Garnish:

  • shredded fresh kale
  • roasted pumpkin seeds pepitas
  • crackers or toasted bread to serve
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Instructions

For the Shrimp Stock:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add the shrimp shells and tails (not the shrimp) and cook, stirring constantly, until shells turn deep orange and release a rich, concentrated shrimp aroma, 3-4 minutes. Stovetop roasting of the shells provides depth of flavor, so don't skip this important step.
  2. Turn off heat and add the wine to the pan. Then turn heat on medium until mixture reaches a boil; continue stirring and boiling until mixture reduces by half. Add the chicken stock, saffron, celery, onion, bay leaves, and sage. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Partially cover the pan and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Strain the stock through a fine sieve positioned over a stock pot. Using back of large spoon, press down hard on the veggies/shells in order to release all liquid possible. Toss solids.
  3. Whisk the pumpkin, half & half, salt, and cayenne into the shrimp stock. Bring the soup to a simmer, then cook uncovered over low heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, fish sauce, and add kosher salt to taste.
  4. For the Shrimp: Pour the olive oil into a large sauté pan placed over medium heat. When hot, add the reserved shrimp and sage, tossing often, until the shrimp is just cooked through, turning from translucent to opaque, about 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook. Arrange the shrimp in individual bowls. Bring the soup back to a simmer and then ladle it over the shrimp. Garnish with shredded kale and roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and serve immediately with your choice of bread or crackers.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 1021mg (43%) Potassium 482mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 12943IU (259%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 1021mg 43%
Potassium 482mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 12943IU 259%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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