Makeover Creamy Seafood Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb medium raw shrimp
• 1/2 lb bay scallop
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups nonfat milk
• 1/4 cup sherry wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning (optional)