Shrimp Bisque

Directions

1. 1
   It is important to note that your shrimp should come with their shells.
2. 2
   REMOVE shells from shrimp and wash shells in cold water.
3. 3
   PLACE shells in a sauce pan and add chicken broth.
4. 4
   SIMMER shells in the broth for 20 minutes.
5. 5
   STRAIN flavored broth and discard shells.
6. 6
   SAUTE onion, carrot and celery in hot butter three minutes until softened.
7. 7
   STIR in flour and add tomato paste and strained broth.
8. 8
   ADD cleaned shrimp.
9. 9
   COVER and simmer 15 minutes.
10. 10
    PUT the soup in a blender (or use an emersion blender . . . my favorite kitchen tool!) and puree until smooth.
11. 11
    STRAIN soup into a clean saucepan.
12. 12
    ADD lemon juice, sherry, cream and nutmeg.
13. 13
    *Taste the soup and add salt and pepper if necessary.
14. 14
    **If you want to freeze, do not add lemon juice, sherry, cream and nutmeg. Do that after defrosting.