Shrimp Bisque

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 cups.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 334 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Mexican Shrimp Bisque in The Taste of Home Cookbook 2nd Edition

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ad554836

Apr 21, 2015

WOW! This was fantastic!! It really only makes two servings though, so be sure to double it if you want any more than that! Again... WOW!!
Vayda10

Dec 31, 2014

I MADE THIS FOR MY FAMILY AND GUEST AND THEY RAVED ABOUT IT. IT WAS EASY AND THE FLAVOR WAS GREAT.
SKelm

May 28, 2014

Wow.....this is amazing! You will definitely want to double the recipe because 1 servings won't be enough!!
wickedwitchofthenorth

Dec 28, 2013

Loved it! After browning onion and garlic, I pureed with a can of diced tomatoes, skipped the flour and simmered for 30 min with spices then added chopped cooked shrimp and left over chunky guacamole.
isiscrystal

Oct 27, 2013

I thought this sounded pretty good when I read over the recipe. When I tasted it though, let me tell you - I WAS TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY. It is AMAZING!!! Definitely deserves to be served for a special holiday meal or some other special occasion. YUM.
barbara1973

Dec 29, 2012

I the recipe exactly as shown and it got rave reviews from my entire family. I'll definitely make it again, but next time I'll double it!
Cherilyn73

Oct 15, 2012

I made this to take to a Girls Ceasar Salad Night and it was a huge hit! I let my 17 yr. old son try it before I left and he said that it was the best soup he had ever eaten. Needless to say he was less than thrilled that I left the house with it for others to indulge. The only changes I made were instead of using the whipping cream, full sour cream and uncooked shrimp, I did use half and half, light sour cream and cooked shrimp which I threw in towards the end just to heat up. Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Scottsbluff

Apr 1, 2012

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

Feb 18, 2012

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.
belleami

Mar 28, 2011

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.