shrimp bisque

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 pound cooked or raw shrimp, tails removed, cut in pieces
• 2 cups fat-free half-and-half
• 1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon hot chile sauce, or to taste
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• 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.