Herbed Garlic Shrimp Soup

Shrimp is cooked in chicken broth and whipping cream, with proscuitto, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, thyme and marjoram added for flavor.

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Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 ounces proscuitto, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 Tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves, toast points
• Garnish: sprigs of fresh thyme and marjoram

Method

In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the olive oil, onion, garlic and proscuitto; saute for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the flour until smooth. Add the paprika, salt, and cayenne. Stir in the broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, shrimp, thyme and marjoram. Simmer an additional 7 minutes, or until shrimp is done. Ladle into bowls. Serve with toast points and garnish with sprigs of thyme and marjoram.

Notes: This is a quick and easy soup that is perfect for an autumn evening after work. (Serve it by the fireside!)

Number of servings: 4-6

Submitted By: judyharms
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