Pumpkin and Shrimp Bisque

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Pumpkin and Shrimp Bisque

Pumpkin and Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp, fresh
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup trimmed, halved, and sliced leeks
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 15 oz. can pumpkin
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • Thyme sprigs and baguette slices, for serving

Directions:

  1. In a 4 quart pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery and leeks. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  2. Carefully stir in wine and thyme. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in broth, pumpkin, and half of the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes. Cool slightly.
  4. In a blender or food processor blend mixture in batches until smooth; return to pot. Stir in remaining shrimp, 3/4 cup cream, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Stir in lemon juice. Top with thyme sprigs.
  6. Serve with baguette slices.

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