Shrimp Bisque

Rich and creamy, with a slight sweetness from the shrimp, it's the perfect meal on a chilly day. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your taste - add more or less spice, or even some lobster for an extra-luxurious dish.

Packed with flavor, it will leave you satisfied and content. Best of all, it’s simple to make and only requires a handful of ingredients.

The best shrimp bisque starts with the freshest shrimp. Peel and devein the shrimp, then chop into small pieces. Sauté the shrimp in a little bit of oil until it’s pink and just done. Add garlic and onion to the pan, and cook for a minute more. Then pour in some chicken broth and simmer for about 15 minutes. Purée the soup until it’s smooth,

Ingredients

• shrimp bisque ingredients:
• -1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• -¼ cup butter
• -1 onion, diced
• -2 cloves garlic, minced
• -3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• -2 cups chicken broth
• -1 cup milk
• -¼ teaspoon salt
• -¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• -¼ teaspoon black pepper
• -1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• -½ cup heavy cream

Directions

shrimp bisque instructions:

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
2. Gradually add chicken broth and milk, whisking continually until smooth. Add salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and shrimp. Bring to a simmer and cook until shrimp are cooked through about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato sauce and heavy cream. Serve hot with crusty bread. Enjoy