Simply Souperlicious – Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients

• 1 pound of shrimp
• 1 stalk of celery
• 1 leek
• 1 shallot (raw), chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 5 cup(s) shrimp and vegetable stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup, 2 % milk (soy, almond, rice or skim as alternatives work fine)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 tablespoon, crème fraîche or fresh cream
• 1 squeeze lemon