"Bisque is a thick creamy soup that warms the soul. My easy homemade shrimp bisque recipe is just what you need for the perfect comfort food...."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1½ pounds (453- 680 g) extra large shrimp (with shells)
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1 teaspoon (4 g) Creole seasoning
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¼ teaspoon (1 g) salt (or to taste)
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1-2 teaspoons (14-28 g) butter or olive oil
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1 stalk celery (roughly chopped )
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1-2 sprigs fresh thyme
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½ onion (roughly chopped )
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2-3 cloves fresh garlic (smashed and peeled)
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1-2 bay leaves
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¼ teaspoon (0.75 g) black peppercorns
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3-4 cups (720-960 mL) water
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2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
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Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons (10 g) garlic (minced)
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1 teaspoon (2 g) fresh thyme
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½ cup (58 g) onions (chopped)
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¼ cup (25 g) celery (diced)
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2 tablespoons (20 g) flour
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½ cup (120 mL) dry white wine (can replace with stock)
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2 teaspoons (11 g) Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon (4 g) Creole seasoning
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½ teaspoon (1 g) paprika
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¼-½ teaspoon (0.5-1 g) cayenne pepper (optional)
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1 tablespoon (16 g) tomato paste
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2-2½ cups (480-600 mL) shrimp stock (adjust to desired thickness)
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1 cup (240 g) heavy cream
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2-3 tablespoons (28-42 g) butter
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½-1 teaspoon (1-2 g) ground white pepper
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salt to taste