Shrimp Bisque

This low-fat shrimp bisque is packed with flavors of red pepper and tomato.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 153 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups fat-free half-and-half
• 1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup chopped yellow onion
• 0.5 pound cooked or raw shrimp, tails removed, cut in pieces
• 0.25 teaspoon hot chile sauce, or to taste
• 0.25 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In saucepan, heat olive oil. Add red pepper and onion; saute on low heat until soft, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp, half-and-half, tomato sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add butter.

Step 2

Put 1/2 hot mixture in a blender and carefully process at high speed about 10 to 15 seconds, or until no large pieces remain. Transfer bisque into soup bowls.

Step 3

Repeat with remaining mixture. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Optional garnishes: herbs and additional shrimp.