Shrimp and Basil Bisque Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp
2/3 cup dry sherry
1 bay leaf
1 lemon, halved
1/4 cup basil, stems ( reserve leaves for soup)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 bay leaf
3 tbsp long grain rice
1 (14 1/2 oz) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup basil leaves, loosely packed
3/4 cup heavy cream
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. To make shrimp stock: preheat oven to 400°F Peel and devein shrimp; reserve shells and tails. Refrigerate shrimp until ready to use. Place reserved shrimp shells on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until crisp and lightly browned (12-15 minutes) Remove from oven and carefully pour sherry onto the baking sheet; scrape with a spatula to deglaze and remove all the bits of shrimp from the pan. Pour shells and sherry into a stockpot; add 5 cups water and the bay leaf. Squeeze lemon juice into the pot; add lemon rind and basil stems. Bring stock to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain stock and discard solids.
2. To make soup: In a large pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and saute' around 5 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add onion, carrots, and celery to pot and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add stock, bay leaf and rice. Cook 20 minutes over medium heat. Add tomatoes and basil leaves and cook 10 more minutes. Return shrimp to pot; cook 2 more minutes.
3. Remove bay leaf. With an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth (or pouree in small batches in a food processor fitted with knife blade, then return to pot.) Add cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	177.86 Kcal (745 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.16g	19%
Cholesterol	38.28mg	13%
Sodium	87.8mg	4%
Potassium	213.03mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.81g	3%
Sugars	2.88g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	8%
Protein	1.68g	3%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	45.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	128.07 Kcal (536 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.76g	19%
Cholesterol	27.56mg	13%
Sodium	63.22mg	4%
Potassium	153.39mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.62g	3%
Sugars	2.07g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	8%
Protein	1.21g	3%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	9%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	33.1mg	5%

* 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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