CREAM OF SHRIMP SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Dairy     Tomato     Shrimp     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound medium uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, shells reserved
4 cups fish stock or bottled clam juice
1 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons brandy
3/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add reserved shrimp shells (cover and chill shrimp) and sauté 5 minutes. Add stock, wine and bay leaf; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes. Strain shrimp stock into bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Mix in tomato paste and cayenne. Add tomatoes with their juices and shrimp stock. Simmer soup 5 minutes.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; sauté 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add brandy and ignite with match. When flames subside, return shrimp to heat; sauté until shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer 6 shrimp to small bowl. Mix remaining shrimp into soup. Add cream to skillet; bring to boil. Stir cream into soup.
  • Puree soup in processor in batches. Strain through coarse sieve set over large saucepan, pushing most of solids through sieve with rubber spatula. Bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into 6 bowls. Top with reserved shrimp.

Nuwagaba felix
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This soup is now my go-to comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and always hits the spot.


Wesley Ornick
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This soup is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's also a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


MD bratul Sami
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This soup is the best! I love the creamy texture and the delicious shrimp flavor. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers.


Mohammad Rasel 003
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Steven Yager
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This soup is a waste of money. The ingredients are expensive and the soup itself is just okay. I wouldn't recommend it.


Jolene Lynthycum
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This soup is way too complicated to make. I had to go to the store three times to get all of the ingredients. It's not worth the effort.


Md Sohed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out bland. I think I must have used the wrong type of shrimp or something. I was really disappointed.


FAj005 J005
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This soup was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less cream. The shrimp flavor was also a bit too strong for me.


Zemdimdis Peldseja
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this soup. The creaminess of the soup and the delicate flavor of the shrimp were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Kyra Wilbourn
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This cream of shrimp soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with shrimp. I love that it's also relatively low-carb, so I can enjoy it without guilt.


Godstime bliss
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This soup is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use frozen shrimp, which makes it a great option for a weeknight meal.


Lamar “Ross” Ross
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the delicious shrimp flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Lily Medina
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This soup is comfort food at its finest. It's creamy, rich, and full of shrimpy goodness. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Islam Or Hum
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5 stars all the way! This soup is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot dish, so cleanup is a breeze.


Poshan Neupane
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Easy to make and packed with flavor! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice.


Jahim Mitchell
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This cream of shrimp soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, with a perfect balance of shrimp and creaminess. I especially appreciated the addition of brandy, which gave the soup an extra layer of sophistication.


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