Homemade Shrimp Bisque

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Chop shallots, garlic, celery, and carrot using a chopper.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the chopped shallots, garlic, celery, and carrot to the pot and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes.

Pour in white wine and stir.

Add chicken broth and shrimp to the pot.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of white pepper, and 1.25 teaspoons of paprika.

Add 0.75 teaspoon of thyme.

Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat.

Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.

Add 2 cups of heavy whipping cream and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more butter if desired and a sprinkle of paprika and thyme on top.

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