Soups

Shrimp Bisque

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6

French in origin, this smooth, creamy soup features shrimp, puréed vegetables, and a touch of dry vermouth. It creates a memorable start to any meal, and it's simplicity and lush qualities make it a practical alternative to more time-consuming, complicated versions.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

50 minutes

Servings

Level

Easy

Ingredients

¼ cup Challenge Butter (½ stick)
½ teaspoon garlic, crushed
1½ cups onion (1 large), chopped
1 cup celery, chopped (2 stalks)
5 cups potatoes, peeled and cut in ¾ inch cubes (2 pounds)
1 can chicken broth (14.5 ounce)
2 cups milk
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried whole thyme
¼ teaspoon dried whole basil leaves
¼ cup dry vermouth
½ pound precooked small shrimp

Directions

1

Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan. Add garlic, onion and celery; cook until onions are tender (20 minutes.)
2

Add potatoes, broth and milk; bring just to a boil. Add black pepper and herbs; simmer 25 minutes.
3

Remove half of soup mixture and puree it; then add back to remaining portion. Add vermouth and shrimp. Bring mixture just to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.