SHRIMP-CELERY BISQUE

SHRIMP-CELERY BISQUE image

Yield 8- 1 cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups peeled, diced potato
2 cups chopped celery
3 1/2 cups skim milk, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pound medium-size frozen shrimp, thawed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 Tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dry sherry

Steps:

1) Combine potato, celery, 2 cups milk, onion, and pepper in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until potato is tender. 2) Combine remaining 1 1/2 cups milk and flour in a small bowl; stir well, and add to potato mixture, Stirring constantly. Add shrimp and next 5 ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat, and stir in sherry.