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Shrimp Bisque

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1 hr 10 mins total
0 mins prep

163 calories/serving

Recipe Filed Under
Shrimp, Vegetable, American, Easy, Healthy, Low Calorie, Soup, Entertaining, Summer, Winter

Provided By: EatingWell

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A broth made from shrimp shells, wine and aromatic vegetables makes a richly flavored base for this bisque. A dollop of reduced-fat sour cream is all you need for a luxurious finish.

Ingredients

Serves:

12 ounces shrimp (30-40 per pound) shell-on

1 onion chopped, divided

1 carrot peeled and sliced

1 stalk celery (with leaves) sliced

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

1 bay leaf

3 cups water

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

4 ounces mushrooms wiped clean and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1/4 cup chopped scallions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups low-fat milk

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1/4 cup dry sherry

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Dash of hot sauce

Directions

1. Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the shells. Cut the shrimp into 3/4-inch pieces; cover and refrigerate.

2. Combine the shrimp shells with about half the onion, all the carrot, celery, wine, peppercorns and bay leaf in a large heavy saucepan. Add water and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve, pressing on the solids to extract all the juices; discard the solids. Measure the shrimp stock and add water, if necessary, to make 1 1/2 cups.

3. Heat oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, scallions, parsley and the remaining onion. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it starts to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir in milk and the shrimp stock. Cook, stirring to loosen any flour sticking to the bottom of the pot, until the soup returns to a simmer and thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved shrimp and cook until they turn opaque in the center, about 2 minutes more. Add sour cream, sherry and lemon juice; stir over low heat until heated through”do not let it come to a boil. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Per Single Serving / Serves 6 Total
Calories	163		Total Carbohydrates	12gm	4%
Calories from fat	45		Total Fat	5gm	8%
Saturated Fat	2gm	10%	Mono Unsaturated Fat	2gm
Protein	13gm		Cholesterol	92mg	31%
Fiber	1gm	1%	Sodium	241mg	10%