New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque
Indulge in the rich and flavorful essence of New Orleans with this delightful Shrimp and Corn Bisque. This creamy soup combines tender shrimp and sweet corn, all simmered in a luscious broth infused with classic Cajun spices and enhanced by the lightness of turkey bacon. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, this bisque is a true celebration of Southern cuisine. With simple preparation steps and accessible ingredients, you can easily bring the heart of New Orleans to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup sherry cooking wine
- 8 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups shrimp stock (or chicken stock)
- 1 ½ pounds medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ears corn, kernels removed
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Chop onion, bell pepper, celery, green onions; mince garlic; remove corn kernels; chop turkey bacon.
- Cook turkey bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove excess grease.
- Sauté vegetables in the same pot until softened; add garlic.
- Deglaze with sherry and simmer briefly.
- Make roux: Add butter, then flour; cook until slightly thickened.
- Gradually whisk in shrimp stock and water; bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in seasoned shrimp and corn; add warmed cream; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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