Quick Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Quick Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 2 -3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons white rice (not instant); 12 ounces cooked shrimp; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you like it spicier); 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 -3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons white rice (not instant)
12 ounces cooked shrimp
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you like it spicier)
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1
Melt butter in pan.
2
Add onion and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add broth and rice and bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat to low.
5
Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
6
Mix in most of shrimp (reserve 6 for garnish).
7
Cover and simmer until shrimp is heated through (1-2 minutes).
8
Puree soup with shrimp in blender or in pan with hand blender (much easier) Return soup to pan.
9
Whisk in tomato paste, cayenne pepper and tarragon.
10
Gradually whisk in half/half.
11
Bring soup to simmer.
12
Garnish with reserved shrimp.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 2 -3 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Quick Shrimp 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.

Quick Shrimp Bisque

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