Greg's Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients

• 1 bag(s) ingredient

Preparation

1. Ingredients
2. 1 small onion, chopped
3. 1 tablespoon olive oil
4. 2 garlic cloves, minced
5. 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
6. 1 cup water
7. 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
8. 1 tablespoon chili powder
9. 2 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon granules
10. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11. 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
12. 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
13. 1/2 cup sour cream
14. Fresh cilantro, cubed avocado and additonal shrimp, optional
15. Directions
16. In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in the water, cream, chili powder, bouillon, cumin and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
17. Cut shrimp into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Simmer 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Gradually stir 1/2 cup hot soup into sour cream; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with cilantro, avocado and additional shrimp if desired. Yield: 3 cups.