Creamy Shrimp Soup | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (shells reserved)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cups seafood stock (or fish stock)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• Optional garnish: fresh dill sprigs, small shrimp, crème fraîche