Shrimp Bisque Recipe

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Shrimp Bisque
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Directions:

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in an 8 quart pot over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, onions, carrots, and celery; cover and cook, stirring, until soft, about 7 minutes. Increase heat to high and add the shrimp shells and rice; cook until shells are deep red, 2-3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour in 1/2 cup brandy; return pan to high heat and cook until liquid has almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes.
  2. Tie parsley, thyme, and bay leaf together with kitchen twine; add to saucepan. Add salt and 9 cups water; boil. Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let soup cool.
  3. Discard herb bundle. Puree soup mixture in batches in a blender. Set a sieve over a 6 quart saucepan; strain, discarding solids. Heat bisque over medium heat. Whisk in remaining butter, brandy, cream, lemon juice, and cayenne until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Divide bisque between bowls; garnish with creme fraiche and chives.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 781.78 Kcal (3273 kJ)
Calories from fat 446.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.64g 76%
Cholesterol 143.73mg 48%
Sodium 2049.83mg 85%
Potassium 312.97mg 7%
Total Carbs 63.26g 21%
Sugars 1.57g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12%
Protein 15.97g 32%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2.4mg 14%
Calcium 73.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 280.9 Kcal (1176 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.83g 76%
Cholesterol 51.64mg 48%
Sodium 736.53mg 85%
Potassium 112.45mg 7%
Total Carbs 22.73g 21%
Sugars 0.56g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 12%
Protein 5.74g 32%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.9mg 14%
Calcium 26.5mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.2
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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