Directions:
- Peel & devein shrimp, refrigerate shrimp. Save shrimp shells.
- In a Dutch oven , melt 1/2 of butter at medium heat. Saute celery, carrots, onions, and thyme; occasionally stirring, until softened (about 5 minutes depending how hot your Dutch oven is.
- Add shrimp shells; saute - stirring until pink (about 2 - 3 minutes).
- Add sherry (Brandy or Clam Juice). Bring to a boil, scrap up any brown bits from bottom of Dutch oven. Add 6 cups of water and bay leaf. Return back to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes. Pour through a sieve or cheesecloth-lined strainer into a bowl. Press to extract all liquid. Return to Dutch oven.
- Whisk in rice, tomato paste, salt and cayenne pepper; return cover and simmer until rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
- While waiting - - melt remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and saute shrimp until pink and opaquie (about 4 minutes). Reserve for garnish about 1/2 pound shrimp or one shrimp for each guest.
- In blender, puree soup and shrimp (in batches - - 4 -5 batches)until smooth.
- MAKE AHEAD: If you are making ahead, cool mixture. When completely cool refrigerate in an airtight covered container. (Can be refrigerated up to 2 days).
- Shortly before serving; return soup to the Dutch oven. Bring mixture to a simmer. Add half and half, resume simmer BUT NOT BOILING. Add lemon juice.
- Ladle in to warmed bowls. Garnish with chives and/or parsley and shrimp.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 435.03 Kcal (1821 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 220.1 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 24.46g | 38% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 71.66mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1088.29mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 203.89mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 29.76g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 1.51g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.61g | 6% | |
| Protein | 7.89g | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 68.9mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 162.88 Kcal (682 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 82.41 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.16g | 38% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 26.83mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 407.46mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 76.34mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.14g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 0.56g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6g | 6% | |
| Protein | 2.95g | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 25.8mg | 7% | |
* 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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