Description
Shrimp and Corn Bisque is a luxurious, creamy soup that beautifully marries the sweetness of fresh corn with tender shrimp in a velvety broth. Perfect for cold evenings or impressing guests, this dish offers gourmet flavors without the fuss. With minimal preparation time, it’s an ideal choice for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings. Experience the warmth and comfort of this delightful bisque that promises to leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in corn; cook for an additional 5 minutes to enhance sweetness.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (exercise caution with hot liquids).
- Return to low heat; stir in cream and thyme. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp; cook until opaque (about 3-5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 170mg