Shrimp Bisque

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1/2 pound cooked or raw shrimp, tails removed, cut in pieces; 2 cups fat-free half-and-half; 1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1/4 teaspoon hot chile sauce, or to taste; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 pound cooked or raw shrimp, tails removed, cut in pieces
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot chile sauce, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In saucepan, heat olive oil. Add red pepper and onion; saute on low heat until soft, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp, half-and-half, tomato sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add butter.
2

Put 1/2 hot mixture in a blender and carefully process at high speed about 10 to 15 seconds, or until no large pieces remain. Transfer bisque into soup bowls.
3

Repeat with remaining mixture. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.
4

Optional garnishes: herbs and additional shrimp.