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Super Easy Shrimp Bisque

You'll love how this Shrimp Bisque recipe incorporates making a super quick stock with your shrimp shells so you can get that delicious, bold flavor you want in a seafood soup. Plus, it comes together in about 30 minutes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound Shrimp raw, shells on
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • thyme optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, combine the water, beef stock, and bay leaf over high heat. Peel and devein the shrimp, and once the water mixture is boiling, throw in the shells only (set the shrimp aside). Lightly boil the shells for 15 minutes.
  2. Strain the shrimp broth through a fine sieve into a glass bowl or measuring cup. This will be the base of your soup. Discard the shells.
  3. Wipe out the pot and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic and cook while stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes (until it softens but does not brown). Add the raw shrimp and tomato paste to the pot and cook until they are pink and firm, another 3 or 4 minutes.
  4. Return the shell broth/stock to the pot along with the salt and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Puree the soup using a handheld (or counter top) blender, stir in the cream, and serve warm. Top with fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Super Easy Shrimp Bisque Amount Per Serving Calories 293 Calories from Fat 171 % Daily Value* Fat 19g29%Saturated Fat 11g69%Cholesterol 342mg114%Sodium 2066mg90%Potassium 340mg10%Carbohydrates 5g2%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 2g2%Protein 26g52% Vitamin A 825IU17%Vitamin C 8.7mg11%Calcium 218mg22%Iron 2.9mg16% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 293
  • Calories from Fat 171
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 19g
  • 29%
  • Saturated Fat 11g
  • 69%
  • Cholesterol 342mg
  • 114%
  • Sodium 2066mg
  • 90%
  • Potassium 340mg
  • 10%
  • Carbohydrates 5g
  • 2%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 2g
  • 2%
  • Protein 26g
  • 52%
  • Vitamin A 825IU
  • 17%
  • Vitamin C 8.7mg
  • 11%
  • Calcium 218mg
  • 22%
  • Iron 2.9mg
  • 16%