Shrimp Soup with Sherry
This rich soup makes a great first course when small servings are just right. It's an elegant addition to any holiday menu.
—Marilyn Graner, Metairie, Louisiana4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/4 cups cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup dry sherry or additional chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the
- flour, mustard and cayenne until blended; gradually add cream and
- broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until
- thickened.
- Stir in the parsley, thyme, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire
- sauce. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring
- occasionally. Add shrimp and sherry or additional broth; heat
- through. Season with salt and pepper. Yield: 4 serving's.