From craving to table
Instructions
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Step 1: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2: Increase heat to high. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
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Step 3: Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
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Step 4: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp or seafood broth and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
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Step 5: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Remove bay leaf.
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Step 6: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
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Step 7: Return soup to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
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Step 8: Add cooked shrimp back to the pot and heat through, about 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
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Step 9: Serve the French shrimp bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley, and with crusty bread on the side.