Spiced Pumpkin Bisque with Shrimp & Leeks

submitted by ShopRite Yardley

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 10 minutes

Serves: 8

2           tablespoons olive oil

1           pound raw 21-25 count tail-off peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed if necessary

1/2       teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4       teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

2           cups thinly sliced leeks

8           cups spiced pumpkin bisque

1. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; sprinkle shrimp with paprika, cayenne pepper and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add shrimp to skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes or until browned. With slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to plate.
2. In same skillet, cook and stir leeks 4 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 minutes or until internal temperature of shrimp reaches 145°. Makes about 2 cups.
3. In medium saucepot, cook and stir bisque over medium heat 8 minutes or until heated through.
4. Serve bisque topped with shrimp mixture.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 cup bisque, 1/4 cup shrimp mixture about 3 shrimp): 209 Calories, 10g Fat, 5g Saturated Fat, 111mg Cholesterol, 951mg Sodium, 19g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 9g Sugars, 3g Added Sugars, 13g Protein

Chef Tip(s):

Dietary Needs:

Gluten-Free

Dish Type:

Soups

Main Ingredient:

Fish & Seafood

Vegetables

Region:

American

Seasonal:

Autumn

Winter

Holidays & Occasions:

Christmas

Thanksgiving

Other:

Hot Soups

Kid Friendly

Pescatarian