Louisiana Shrimp and Corn Bisque - Rich Creamy Cajun Soup - Recipes Fives

Ingredients

• ½ pound bacon, chopped into small pieces
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• ½ bell pepper, any color, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup sherry cooking wine
• 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick, or ½ cup)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups shrimp stock (or chicken, vegetable, or seafood stock)
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 ½ pounds medium raw shrimp (41/50 or similar size), peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 4 ears of corn (2-3 cups of kernels)
• 2 cups heavy cream, warmed
• Salt, black pepper, or Cajun seasoning to taste
• 2-4 green onions, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped (about ¼ cup)