Shrimp Bisque
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
Reviews
Excellent, My wife says its better than her favorite restaurant to get it (and cheaper). Only thing I tweaked was boiling shells with water, and using half water half vegetable stock. I also use 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if you like a little heat on back of tongue) and a level teaspoon old bay seasoning. ( I also combine 50/50 heavy cream and fat free half and half to cut fat and calories)
Delicious with following adjustments. I had cooked shrimp so I peeled and then covered the shells with water and brought to low boil while I prepared the other ingredients. This made 3 cups of broth and I couldn't bear to throw it out so I added all three cups to the onions and flour. Then I added 1 cup of half and half to it instead of half cup. I did not have any coriander so omitted that. This easily made 3 servings and my picky son even ate it and enjoyed it. Will make again!
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!!
I MADE THIS FOR MY FAMILY AND GUEST AND THEY RAVED ABOUT IT. IT WAS EASY AND THE FLAVOR WAS GREAT.
Wow.....this is amazing! You will definitely want to double the recipe because 1 servings won't be enough!!
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.
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.
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!
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!
I did not add the chili powder. My husband asked to have it again. Very good.