Mango Fool Shrimp Bisque
Dear SOS: The Mango Fool in Long Beach has a delicious shrimp bisque that I would love to make at home. I think it includes generous additions of nutmeg and Parmesan cheese.
Nancy Webber
Via e-mail
Dear Nancy: Here’s the Shrimp Bisque recipe from the Mango Fool. No nutmeg, no Parmesan, no fooling.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the carrots, onion, celery, bell peppers, oregano, thyme, basil, bay leaves and parsley until softened, 15 minutes.
Add the wine and reduce by half, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, cayenne and black pepper. Add the water. Simmer until the vegetables are very tender, 45 minutes. Puree the soup in batches and return to the saucepan.
Blend the butter and flour together with your fingertips. Whisk the mixture into the pureed soup and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp, cream and hot pepper sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
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