Shelly's Recipe

SHRIMP BISQUE

Category: Soups

1 1/2 lb fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp grated onion
3 cups milk
1 cup cream or milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
A grating of fresh nutmeg
Chopped fresh parsley or chives to garnish

Chop the shrimp in a food processor, or run through a meat grinder, until chopped into very small pieces.

Heat the butter and onion in a 2 quart saucepan just until the onion becomes transparent. Add the shrimp and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the shrimp has changed color.

Add the remaining ingredients except for the herb garnish and simmer over moderate heat until the soup almost boils. Do not boil. Serve immediately with a garnish of fresh parsley or chives. Serves 4 to 6.