Ina Garten Shrimp Bisque
Shrimp bisque is a creamy, elegant soup made with tender shrimp and a splas of sherry creating velvety smooth dish. Serve it with crusty bread for a simple, satisfying meal that feels restaurant-worthy without the fuss.
Servings 6
Calories 448kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp 21-25 count
- 2 cup seafood stock
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cup chopped leeks white and light green parts only
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup Cognac
- ¼ cup sherry
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cup half-and-half
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- If shrimp has shells, peel and devein shrimp.
- Heat a dutch oven oven on medium-low heat and add olive oil. Add leeks and sauté for 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in shrimp and cayenne pepper Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in Cognac and sherry, and cook for 3 minutes: Remove from heat.
- Transfer shrimp and leeks to a food processor and purée until smooth or reserve and add to soup later and purée with a hand blender in the pot.
- In the same dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in half-and-half. Keep whisking until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in salt and pepper, puréed shrimp, seafood stock and water. If shrimp and leeks aren't puréed, use a hand blender and purée in the pot until smooth.
- Whisk in tomato paste until combined. Heat gently until hot but not boiling.
- Season to taste and serve hot.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Serve alone or with a hearty bread. A great special occasion soup!
If you use too much of the green part of the leek, your soup will not have the vibrant pink color. Just add a little more tomato paste
TO STORE: Store any leftover bisque in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
TO FREEZE: I do not recommend freezing this soup as cream based soups do not freeze well. The cream separates and turns grainy when thawed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.8g | Protein: 21.9g | Fat: 25.5g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1220mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 3.1g
