AMAZING SHRIMP BISQUE RECIPE

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Yield: 8 Servings

Amazing indeed! This Shrimp Bisque is something that will make your dinner extra special! Ready in just 40 minutes, don’t wait another minute not knowing how delicious this is. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

• Candied bacon pieces (optional for topping)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 2 c tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced or paste (about 2 cloves if minced)
• 1 c white wine
• 2 pounds of shrimp, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 2 c half & half
• ½ c Parmesan
• ½ stick butter
• 64 ounces of chicken broth

DIRECTIONS :

1. Place a deep soup pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and allow it to become hot.
2. Add 2 tbsp of garlic and chopped celery. Sauté for a few minutes until aromatic and soft.
3. Add 2 pounds of shrimp and green onions. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 stick of butter and allow it to melt.
4. Sprinkle about 5 tbsp of flour, then stir and cook for about 5 minutes to remove the raw taste.
5. Stir in 1 cup of white wine until well incorporated. Deglaze the pot by scraping the bottom to get the browned bits. Simmer everything for a few minutes until thick.
6. Add 2 cups of tomato sauce and stir until well incorporated.
7. Add the chicken broth and stir again until combined. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for a few minutes.
8. Stir in half & half until well blended. Simmer for another minute.
9. Stir in 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese until completely melted.
10. Change the heat to medium, then simmer for another minute. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Dish out!
11. Serve right away. Enjoy!

Notes:

• It is important to stir this soup constantly while cooking.
• Leftovers should be kept in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 379 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 328mg | Sodium: 2218mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 779IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 4mg