Peel the shrimp, reserving the shells.
In a large stock pot, over medium high, heat the oil. Add the shrimp shells. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes. Add the mirepoix. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender. Carefully add the brandy and flame, shaking the pan back and forth a couple of times. After the brandy has cooked off, stir in the tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves, tarragon, thyme, and peppercorns. Stir in the water. Bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 45 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and butter, mix well to form a beurre manie from the mixture into a long about 1-inch thick. Wrap the mixture in plastic wrap and chill until firm.
Strain the liquid. Wash out the stock pot and place the liquid back into the pan and bring the liquid back to a simmer. Whisk in the beurre manie a small piece at a time. Cook for 20 minutes. Whisk in the cream. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours.
Preheat the smoker. Season the shrimp with salt and white pepper. Place the shrimp in the smoker and smoke for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and the tails curl in. Remove from the smoker and cool. Remove the soup with the refrigerator and season with salt and pepper. To serve, ladle the soup into each bowl. Garnish each soup with 2 shrimp, tarragon and a splash of brandy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	867.55 Kcal (3632 kJ)
Calories from fat	492.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	54.73g	84%
Cholesterol	149.66mg	50%
Sodium	2179.29mg	91%
Potassium	416.02mg	9%
Total Carbs	64.76g	22%
Sugars	3.65g	15%
Dietary Fiber	4.62g	18%
Protein	16.37g	33%
Vitamin C	6.7mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	118.9mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	267.01 Kcal (1118 kJ)
Calories from fat	151.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.85g	84%
Cholesterol	46.06mg	50%
Sodium	670.73mg	91%
Potassium	128.04mg	9%
Total Carbs	19.93g	22%
Sugars	1.12g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	18%
Protein	5.04g	33%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	0.8mg	15%
Calcium	36.6mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

21.1

Points
22

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Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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