Super Easy Shrimp Bisque
Ingredients
The broth
-
5
cups
water
-
2
cups
beef broth
-
1
leaf
bay leaf
-
1
pound
shrimp (raw, shells on)
The soup
-
2
tablespoons
butter
-
½
onion
diced
-
2
stalks
celery (diced)
-
3
cloves
garlic (minced)
-
2
tablespoons
tomato paste
-
1
teaspoon
salt
-
1
pinch
cayenne pepper
-
½
cup
heavy cream
-
to taste
thyme (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Combine water, beef stock, and bay leaf in a large pot over high heat.
- Peel and devein the shrimp, adding the shells to the boiling water mixture and boiling for 15 minutes.
- Strain the broth through a fine sieve and discard the shells.
- Melt butter in the pot over medium heat, then add onion, celery, and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the raw shrimp and tomato paste, cooking until shrimp are pink and firm.
- Return the strained broth to the pot, add salt and cayenne pepper, and bring to a boil before simmering for 10 minutes.
- Puree the soup, stir in the cream, and serve warm with thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
293
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
5g
Total protein
26g
Sodium
2066mg
Cholesterol
342mg
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