Shrimp Bisque
Brandy Flambe Soup Recipe





shrimp bisque - brandy flambe soup recipe 
...a thick, creamy soup of shrimp and brandy flambe

Shrimp Bisque - Brandy Flambe Soup Recipe



Shrimp Bisque 
Brandy Flambe Soup
source:  recipe and photograph created by www.finedinings.com


8 servings

9 ounces raw Shrimp, shelled, de-veined
2-1/4 cups cold water
1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
2 medium onions, divided
3 Bay leaves, divided
3 black peppercorns
2-1/4 teaspoons butter
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 1/4 teaspoon tomato paste
1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Sherry wine
3 tablespoons Brandy
small bunch of fresh Parsley
3 cups heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
parsley for garnish

Put shrimp shells in a saucepan with cold water, celery, 1 onion coarsely chopped, 1 bay leaf and peppercorns; bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain, reserve the stock, discard the solids.

In a medium saucepan sauté the carrot with the remaining onion finely chopped.  Add tomato paste, thyme, paprika, Sherry and Brandy; bring to a boil.  Move the saucepan off the heat and ignite the Brandy. Add the stock; puree in a blender.

Return soup to the saucepan, add a bouquet garni by wrapping the remaining 2 bay leaves and parsley in cheesecloth with a string attached to the handle of the saucepan.  

At this point the bisque can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated.


Bring the soup up to the boiling point but do not boil; add the cream, salt and pepper.  Remove the bouquet garni, add the raw shrimp cooking 2 minutes only do not overcook.  Ladle into soup bowls, Garnish with parsley and serve.


What to serve with Bisque: 

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Recipe and Photograph created by Peggy Bucholz, Fine Dining Gourmet Recipes
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