Indulgent Shrimp Bisque Recipe: A Taste of New Orleans…

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp shells and heads, cleaned
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups shrimp broth (from above)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish