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Hearty Shrimp Bisque

A rich, creamy soup filled with tender shrimp and a hint of spice, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined No one likes dealing with shrimp tails while trying to eat!
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream For creaminess.
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes The secret hit of flavor!
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Or your favorite seafood seasoning.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to garnish Fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sauté the chopped onion in a large pot over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Incorporate the diced tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring together and letting it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken stock and heavy cream, stirring to combine and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add Old Bay seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Gently add the shrimp to the pot and let them simmer until they turn pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a quicker option, use pre-cooked shrimp and simply heat through. Feel free to add diced celery or carrots for more veggies. A rustic look is charming, so don’t worry if your bisque looks a little chunky!