Creole Shrimp Bisque

Vegetarian
Creole Shrimp Bisque
105 min.
18
140kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Creole Shrimp Bisque! This soup is an exquisite blend of flavors that transports you straight to the heart of New Orleans with every delicious bite. Although typically associated with a rich seafood base, this vegetarian version is a creative and creamy twist that even non-vegetarians will enjoy. The combination of aromatic herbs, spices, and a luscious half-and-half base creates a luxurious texture that pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes or stands alone as a satisfying starter or snack.

Imagine the warm, inviting scent of sautéed garlic wafting through your kitchen, mingling with the depth of freshly cooked vegetables and the subtle heat of cayenne and paprika. The medley of black peppercorns and fresh thyme sprigs adds an extra hint of sophistication, perfectly complementing the rich buttery flavor. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or just treating yourself to something special, this Creole Shrimp Bisque is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

With a preparation time of just over an hour and a half, this recipe yields 18 servings, making it perfect for gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. Each bowl offers an impressive 140 calories, allowing you to indulge guilt-free. So, don your apron, and let’s get started on crafting this delectable soup that is bound to become a staple in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon peppercorns black
  • 0.8 cup butter 
  • medium carrots cut into chunks
  • 0.3 teaspoon cayenne 
  •  celery stalks cut into chunks
  • cup cooking wine dry white
  • 0.5 cup flour 
  •  garlic cloves halved lengthwise
  • cups half-and-half 
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • cups chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • medium onion peeled quartered
  •  oregano sprigs 
  • tablespoon paprika 
  •  thyme sprigs fresh for garnish

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • ladle
  • whisk
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine shrimp shells, 3 cups broth, the wine, onion, garlic, celery, carrot, oregano and thyme sprigs, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Strain into a large glass measuring cup; if you have less than 3 1/2 cups, add more broth.
  2. Melt butter in same pan over medium heat. Stir in flour, paprika, and cayenne and cook, stirring often, until mixture just starts to darken and smell nutty, about 3 minutes.
  3. Whisk in broth mixture and half-and-half, increase heat, and continue whisking until mixture boils and thickens, about 8 minutes. If bisque is too thick, add a little more broth. Stir in salt and shrimp, remove from heat, and let sit until shrimp pieces are pink on the outside and opaque but still moist-looking inside (cut to test), about 3 minutes.
  4. Ladle bisque into shooter glasses or small cups and sprinkle thyme leaves on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories140kcal
Protein6.9%
Fat74.58%
Carbs18.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.49
Glycemic Load
2.31
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
3.656086963156%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.05mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.31mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:139.87kcal
6.99%
Fat:11.12g
17.11%
Saturated Fat:6.85g
42.79%
Carbohydrates:6.21g
2.07%
Net Carbohydrates:5.63g
2.05%
Sugar:1.79g
1.99%
Cholesterol:29.75mg
9.92%
Sodium:287.12mg
12.48%
Alcohol:1.37g
100%
Alcohol %:1.66%
100%
Protein:2.31g
4.63%
Vitamin A:1112.76IU
22.26%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.75%
Phosphorus:51.76mg
5.18%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.86%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.46%
Calcium:43.04mg
4.3%
Potassium:122.81mg
3.51%
Selenium:2.32µg
3.31%
Vitamin K:3.32µg
3.17%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.12%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.99%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.91%
Iron:0.51mg
2.83%
Folate:10.33µg
2.58%
Fiber:0.58g
2.31%
Magnesium:8.2mg
2.05%
Copper:0.04mg
2.02%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.78%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.64%
Vitamin C:1.33mg
1.61%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.45%
Source:My Recipes