"This delicious soup has only half the cholesterol, a fourth of the fat and half the calories of the original recipe from Mildred Fasig of Stephens City, Virginia . Best of all, our entire taste panel agreed that this makeover has an even richer and creamier texture and taste!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/2 pound bay scallops
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2 tablespoons butter, divided
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2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
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1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups fat-free milk
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2 cups half-and-half cream
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1/4 cup sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg