Roasted Red Pepper and Shrimp Bisque

A mixture of veggies, seasonings, broth & wine is combined with cream cheese & whipping cream, blended, and heated with cooked shrimp.

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Ingredients:

• 3 stalks celery, sliced thin
• 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced thin
• 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
• 1 4-oz jar roasted red peppers
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp tarragon
• 1/4 tsp dill weed
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1/8 tsp curry powder
• 1/8 tsp chili powder
• Salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce, to taste
• 1 14 oz can chicken broth
• 3 tbsp red cooking wine or 2 tbsp dry sherry
• 4 oz of cream cheese, cut up
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 lb peeled & deveined cooked shrimp
• Sour cream or garlic croutons

Method

Combine vegetables, seasonings, broth and wine in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook on high heat until broth just begins to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until vegetables are tender. Add cream cheese and whipping cream. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Using a blender or food processor, puree mixture until smooth. Add shrimp and simmer until heated through. Serve in soup bowls topped with a dollop of sour cream or garlic croutons.

Notes: Prep. Time is about 20 minutes, and total cooking time is about an hour.

Number of servings: makes 9 cups soup

Submitted By: kwadford4116129
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