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Shrimp Bisque--2 Gallon

Source of Recipe


adapted from Cooks.com






List of Ingredients



• 12 oz. butter
  
• 12 oz. flour
  
• 8 oz. shrimp base
  
• 2 tsp. paprika
  
• 5-1/2 qt. hot water
  
• 1-1/2 qt. Half & Half
  
• 6 oz. white wine (Chardonnay)
  
• 32 oz. cooked shrimp, cut into small pieces
  






Instructions



1. Melt butter over low heat. Blend in flour. Add paprika. Beat with wire whisk. Stir over low heat 2 - 3 minutes, until well blended.
   
   
2. Remove from heat. Add shrimp base and hot water, mixing well. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer slowly for 10 minutes.
   
   
3. Add Half & Half, wine and cooked shrimp; mix well. Heat until hot but DO NOT BOIL.
   
   
4. Hold over hot water. Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley or dried.