Herbsaint Shrimp and Tomato Bisque Recipe

Name: Herbsaint Shrimp and Tomato Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 celery stalks, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 pound small shrimp (40-50 count), peeled; 2 cups tomato dice with juice, or 1 (14-ounce) can; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 cups Shrimp Stock (p. 229); 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup raw rice, or 1 cup cooked rice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons brandy; 1 teaspoon Herbsaint or Pernod; Salt; Hot sauce (preferably Crystal or Louisiana brand); Chopped scallions or snipped fresh chives, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 bunch scallions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound small shrimp (40-50 count), peeled
2 cups tomato dice with juice, or 1 (14-ounce) can
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups Shrimp Stock (p. 229)
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup raw rice, or 1 cup cooked rice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons brandy
1 teaspoon Herbsaint or Pernod
Salt
Hot sauce (preferably Crystal or Louisiana brand)
Chopped scallions or snipped fresh chives, for garnish

1
Heat the butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions, celery, carrots, and scallions and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes, then add the garlic and shrimp and cook 3 more minutes.
3
Add the tomato dice, tomato paste, shrimp stock, 4 cups water, and bay leaf and stir.
4
Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
5
Stir in the rice and tarragon and cook another 20 minutes, until rice is completely soft.
6
Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
7
Carefully puree in a blender, in batches if necessary, and strain through a fine sieve into another pot.
8
Whisk in the cream, brandy, and Herbsaint and taste for seasoning.
9
Add salt and hot sauce and adjust consistency as desired with water, stock, or more cream.
10
Serve hot, garnished with scallions or chives.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 4 celery stalks, chopped, 2 medium carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Herbsaint Shrimp and Tomato Bisque 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.

Herbsaint Shrimp and Tomato Bisque

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