Tuscana West
1350 I Street, NW (Between 13th & 14th St.), Washington, DC 20005
202-289-7300
Crema di Gamberi (Shrimp Bisque Soup)
6 Servings
Ingredients
1 Medium Onion, finely chopped
1 Stalk Celery, finely chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 T Butter
46 oz Tomato Juice
1/4 C Heavy Cream
Basil
3 C Chicken Broth
To Taste Tabasco
1 lb Fresh Baby Shrimp, peeled and deveined
Parsley For Garnish
Method
In a large saucepan, sauté onion, celery, red peppers and garlic in butter until tender.
Add tomato juice, heavy cream and basil.
Stir to mix well.
Add chicken broth and tabasco.
Simmer sauce over low heat about 15 minutes stirring occassionally.
Add shrimp.
When shrimp turns pink, remove from heat.
Serve in soup bowl and garnish with chopped parsley.