Shrimp Bisque
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Shrimp Bisque
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Shrimp Bisque ~ this creamy seafood chowder is one of the world's great soups ~ serve it as an appetizer or a light meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound medium or large shrimp shelled and deveined, reserve the shells
- 2 leeks
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup cognac or brandy
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
garnish
- baby shrimp or chopped shrimp
- thyme leaves
Instructions
- First make the stock ~ put 4 cups water in a pot, along with the shrimp shells and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the broth and add water if necessary to make 3 3/4 cups. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, slice the leeks and then rinse them thoroughly to remove any grit.
- Heat the oil in a soup pot and saute the leeks for 5 minutes until softened but not browned. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the cayenne and the shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, until the shrimp are cooked, about 3 minutes.
- Add the cognac and cook for a minute, then the sherry, and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Puree the mixture, in 2 batches, in a food processor until it is coarsely pureed. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same pan and add the flour ~ cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Do not let it brown. Add the half and half and cook over medium heat until it is hot and thickened. Stir or whisk constantly.
- Stir in the pureed shrimp, the stock, tomato paste, salt, and pepper and heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Season to taste, and serve in small bowls, garnished with fried leeks or chopped shrimp and thyme leaves.
Notes
- *This recipe is lightly adapted from Ina.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
240mg
(80%)
Sodium
1254mg
(52%)
Potassium
461mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1381IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
226mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 240mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 1254mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1381IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 226mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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