Shrimp Bisque

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 c. chopped celery (including some leaves); 4 c. peeled, diced potatoes; 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley; 1/2 tsp. salt; 4 c. chicken broth; 4 c. milk or cream; 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 c. water; 24 oz. small frozen cooked shrimp, partially thawed

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 c. chopped celery (including some leaves)
4 c. peeled, diced potatoes
1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
4 c. chicken broth
4 c. milk or cream
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
24 oz. small frozen cooked shrimp, partially thawed

Directions

1

In large heavy pot, melt butter.
2

Add onion and celery.
3

Cook slowly until onion is very soft (about 15 minutes).
4

Add potatoes, parsley, salt and chicken broth.
5

Bring to a boil.
6

Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 30 minutes). Stir in milk and heat covered until steaming, not boiling.
7

Stir in shrimp.
8

Stir together cornstarch and water and add to soup. Continue cooking and stirring until soup boils and thickens.