Mexican Shrimp Bisque Recipe

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I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisine, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it with a crispy green salad and glass of white wine for a simple but very special meal.—Karen Harris, Castle Rock, Colorado

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Mexican Shrimp Bisque Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 3 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro, cubed avocado and additonal shrimp, optional

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in the water, cream, chili powder, bouillon, cumin and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Cut shrimp into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Simmer 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Gradually stir 1/2 cup hot soup into sour cream; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with cilantro, avocado and additional shrimp if desired. Yield: 3 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 327 calories, 24 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 180 mg cholesterol, 199 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Mexican Shrimp Bisque in The Taste of Home Cookbook , p83

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Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2012 by Scottsbluff

I did not add the chili powder. My husband asked to have it again. Very good.


Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2012 by vwalter

We absolutely love this soup and I always double it because I don't want to find another use for the leftover cream and the flavors are blended even better the second day. I don't let is stay in the refrigerator longer than about 2 days after serving because of the shrimp. I nearly always used cooked peeled shrimp and just add them a little later in the cooking process since they just need to get warmed up.


Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by belleami

Excellent bisque. Easy to make, even if you are a new cook. I substituted no fat 1/2 and 1/2 for the heavy cream and used low fat sour cream, it was still thick and creamy. My husband who is not a soup fan, asked for 2nds, to me that said it all, is definetly a keeper recipe.

 
 
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