Description
Shrimp and Corn Bisque is a creamy, flavorful soup that combines succulent shrimp and sweet corn in a rich broth. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly nights and can be enjoyed on its own or served with crusty bread. With its velvety texture and delightful flavors, it’s bound to become a staple at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in corn and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp; cook until pink and opaque (3-5 minutes).
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and seasonings, warming gently without boiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg