SHRIMP BISQUE

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Shrimp is a high-protein, low-fat food. And this soup is super easy.

Provided by USA WEEKEND Jean Carper

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup chopped yellow onion
½ pound cooked or raw shrimp, tails removed, cut in pieces
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon hot chile sauce, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon butter
¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In saucepan, heat olive oil. Add red pepper and onion; saute on low heat until soft, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp, half-and-half, tomato sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add butter.
  • Put 1/2 hot mixture in a blender and carefully process at high speed about 10 to 15 seconds, or until no large pieces remain. Transfer bisque into soup bowls.
  • Repeat with remaining mixture. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.
  • Optional garnishes: herbs and additional shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 235.1 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

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