Cream Of Shrimp Soup Recipe

Name: Cream Of Shrimp Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 medium carrots, minced; 1 stalk celery, minced; 1 small baking potato, peeled and minced; 2 lbs small shrimp, peeled and deviened-reserve shells; 2 cups fish stock or 2 cups chicken stock; 2 cups light cream; 1/2 tablespoon thyme; 1 bay leaf, crushed; salt; white pepper; parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium carrots, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 small baking potato, peeled and minced
2 lbs small shrimp, peeled and deviened-reserve shells
2 cups fish stock or 2 cups chicken stock
2 cups light cream
1/2 tablespoon thyme
1 bay leaf, crushed
salt
white pepper
parsley (to garnish)

1
In a large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.
2
Add the carrots, onion, celery, potato and shrimp shells.
3
Saute until the onion is translucent and the shells turn pink, around 3 minutes.
4
Add the stock, cream, thyme, bay and all but 25 shrimp.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
6
In small batches puree the soup in a food mill or food processor.
7
Force puree through a strainer.
8
Return the soup to the pan and season to taste with the salt and pepper.
9
Add the remaining shrimp to the pot and cook to heat through, about 3 minutes.
10
Ladle into 6 bowls with 5 shrimp in each.
11
Garnish with chopped parsley.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 medium carrots, minced, 1 stalk celery, minced, 1 small baking potato, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Cream Of Shrimp Soup falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream Of Shrimp Soup

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