Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Directions:

1. It is important to note that your shrimp should come with their shells.
2. REMOVE shells from shrimp and wash shells in cold water.
3. PLACE shells in a sauce pan and add chicken broth.
4. SIMMER shells in the broth for 20 minutes.
5. STRAIN flavored broth and discard shells.
6. SAUTE onion, carrot and celery in hot butter three minutes until softened.
7. STIR in flour and add tomato paste and strained broth.
8. ADD cleaned shrimp.
9. COVER and simmer 15 minutes.
10. PUT the soup in a blender (or use an emersion blender . . . my favorite kitchen tool!) and puree until smooth.
11. STRAIN soup into a clean saucepan.
12. ADD lemon juice, sherry, cream and nutmeg.
13. *Taste the soup and add salt and pepper if necessary.
14. **If you want to freeze, do not add lemon juice, sherry, cream and nutmeg. Do that after defrosting.