SHRIMP BISQUE SOUP FROM GURNEY'S RESTAURANT

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This is a rich and delicious bisque from Lloyd and Nancy Gurney/Gurney's Restaurant in Hailey, Idaho. I found the recipe in Sun Valley Celebrity and Local Heroes Cookbook. Serving size is esimated because it wasn't listed. Keep in mind, you'll want seconds...

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb shrimp
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
28 ounces tomatoes with juice
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 teaspoons cooking sherry
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup flour
3 cups half-and-half
watercress leaf, if desired (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 6-quart pot.
  • Saute onion, celery, carrots, and garlic for 8 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, wine, sherry, and seasonings.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
  • Stir flour into half and half and add to soup.
  • Heat to boiling. Stir in shrimp and remove from heat.
  • Puree soup and pour into a clean pot.
  • Keep warm and serve, or chill and reheat.
  • Garnish with watercress springs and a few shrimp if desired.

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