In a large soup pot, heat the oil. Add the reserved shrimp shells and cook over moderately high heat until they turn pink, about 4 minutes. Add the carrots, celery and one-third of the onions; season with salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Slowly add the brandy and cook until it
Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 25 minutes Serves 4 Author Notes The night before my brother’s wedding, his wife-to-be’s parents took us out to dinner. We were in Detroit and my expectations weren’t high, but I had an extraordinary mushroom bisque that I set out to re-create when I got home. It took several
In a large soup pot, heat the oil. Add the reserved shrimp shells and cook over moderately high heat until they turn pink, about 4 minutes. Add the carrots, celery and one-third of the onions; season with salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Slowly add the brandy and cook until it