Squash and Shrimp Bisque | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) shell-on shrimp (uncooked)
• 1/4 lb (115 g) white fish with skin and bones (such as halibut, haddock or cod)
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into rounds
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• 1 onion, cut into wedges
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pastis (such as Pernod)
• 5 cups (1.25 litres) water
• 1 bouquet garni (see recipe)
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) peppercorns
• 1 pinch saffron (optional)
• 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato paste
• 3 cups (750 ml) peeled and diced butternut squash
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% cream
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh tarragon
• Salt and pepper