Shrimp Bisque

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 2 pounds, medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped; shells reserved; 2 , onions, chopped; 2 , celery ribs, chopped; 2 , carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; 6 tablespoons, all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons, tomato paste; 6 , (8-ounce) bottles clam juice; 2 cups, white wine; 2 sprigs, fresh thyme; 2 cups, heavy cream; , Salt and pepper

Main Courses
Fish & Seafood
Soups

Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2008

We use shrimp shells, vegetables, and bottled clam juice to create a potent base for this creamy soup.

SERVES 8 to 10

TIME 1½ hours

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