Shrimp is a high-protein, low-fat food. And this soup is super easy.
Submitted by
USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Updated on January 25, 2025
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Ingredients
Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
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½ cup chopped yellow onion
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½ pound cooked or raw shrimp, tails removed, cut in pieces
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2 cups fat-free half-and-half
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1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
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¼ teaspoon hot chile sauce, or to taste
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon butter
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¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Directions
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In saucepan, heat olive oil. Add red pepper and onion; saute on low heat until soft, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp, half-and-half, tomato sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add butter.
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Put 1/2 hot mixture in a blender and carefully process at high speed about 10 to 15 seconds, or until no large pieces remain. Transfer bisque into soup bowls.
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Repeat with remaining mixture. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.
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Optional garnishes: herbs and additional shrimp.
Tips
Copyright 2006 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
153 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
13g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 |
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Calories 153 |
|
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 6g |
7% |
Saturated Fat 2g |
11% |
Cholesterol 66mg |
22% |
Sodium 235mg |
10% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g |
5% |
Dietary Fiber 1g |
4% |
Total Sugars 6g |
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Protein 12g |
24% |
Vitamin C 33mg |
37% |
Calcium 145mg |
11% |
Iron 1mg |
8% |
Potassium 456mg |
10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.