Made from a tomato and veggie base, aromatic herbs, and tender shrimp, this rich and creamy soup is a perfect starter or light main dish. It’s ready to enjoy in no time!
Homemade Shrimp Bisque
Seafood bisques are tasty ‘retro recipes’ worth perfecting since they are so fancy and easy to make! Ready in about 30 minutes, shrimp bisque is perfect as a special occasion soup but can also be served as a creamy bowl of comfort on a chilly day! Serve this extra-rich and creamy shrimp bisque in smaller portions or bowls because a little goes a long way!
Shrimp Bisque vs Shrimp Chowder
Most bisque soups are smooth from pureed vegetables and supercharged with flavor best served in smaller portions. Chowders on the other hand, contain chunky bits of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, or meat and can be eaten in larger portions.
Ingredients for Shrimp Bisque
Shrimp – Use fresh or frozen large or medium shell-on shrimp. Save the shells for the broth. Broth – Seafood or chicken broth can be used and is infursed with flavor from the shrimp shells. The veggies add flavor while cream adds richness and body to the broth. Sauteed Veggies – Onions, celery, and carrots (known as a mirepoix) provide the flavor base for many recipes. Leeks can be used in place of the onions. Variations – Use any variety of seafood like shrimp, crab, salmon, clams, or even lobster. Cook the shrimp with a pinch of Cajun seasoning in Step 2 for a little zesty heat.
How to Make Shrimp Bisque
This shrimp bisque recipe is as easy as it is elegant!
Storing Shrimp Bisque
Make up to a day ahead and the flavors will continue to blend! Store shrimp bisque in a covered container for up to 4 days. Shrimp bisque can be frozen for up to 3 months in a zippered bag. Reheat fresh or frozen bisque slowly on medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent it from separating. Did your family love this Shrimp Bisque? Leave us a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
