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Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, divided
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups water
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 MAGGI Chicken Flavor Bouillon Cube
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
2 tablespoons dry white wine or water

Directions:

MELT 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shrimp, onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink. Remove from saucepan; set aside.

MELT remaining butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in water, ketchup, bouillon, bay leaf, seasoned salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add shrimp mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in evaporated milk and wine. Heat through; do not boil.

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Kate McMillan from Grafton, NY

I forgot how much I like this recipe. I've been making it for years. I needed something quick for dinner tonight and remembered this recipe.
Million Dollar Taste!

Nancy Chapman from Yorba Linda

This is an incrediably easy recipe with million dollar taste! I added bay scallops, a dash of chopped celery, even left over fish fillets to make it into a seafood bisque and the result is delicious!
Excellent Bisque

Hilary Letcher from Saint Louis, MO

This recipe is one of the best shrimp bisque recipes I've encountered. It's very easy to make and keeps well for leftovers. I truly recommend trying this recipe.
AWESOME!!

Karlynn from

EASY. DELICIOUS. CREAMY. EVERYTHING GREAT!
Shrimp Bisque

BETTY AVERY from TEXAS CITY, TX

This is a great recipe. It was very easy to make and quite tasty. I added a can of lump crab meat and since I didn't have evaporated milk I used half & half. Delicious!
Super quick and tasty

ibismom from Medford NY

Fabulous..... this was the easiest and quickest shrimp bisque ever. Very delicious. Instead of ketchup I used tomato paste and a dash of hot sauce. The family enjoyed this recipe.
shrimp bisque

linda wilson from SHIRLEY, NY

Absolutley the best- needs to be in my favorite resturant
M.McNeill, WV

michelle mcneill from MORGANTOWN, WV

Such a great soup! My husband loved this. I added some old bay seasoning & a few green chilies. My husband said "It's sweet & spicy at the same time!" It has a smooth texture too! This is a favorite at our house.
family favorite

barbara from dallas tx

I have been making this recipe for christmas for my family for the past 3 years and it has become a new tradition for our family. We are originally from Chile and are accustomed to eating fresh seafood for christmas dinner. This has been a wonderful addition to our dinner table.
Add a little spice

Sandy Kempton from FOREST HILL, MD

My family and I love this recipe. I always double it and instead of using seasoned salt, I substitute Old Bay Seasoning. Gives is an extra kick that we really like.
Amazing!!

Lovin' it from

This bisque was better than any other I have ever tried! I cooked it for Fathers' Day, and the whole crowd loved it. It isn't too hard to make, and the results are worth the time. You have to try it!!
Delicious

fundida from

This was really good, i added a little bit of curry powder, wchich gave it a really nice spice factor. and made some minor changes, but this recipe is really good. great for beginners, i am only 15
Quick and Easy

Steve Bailey from Sonoma, CA

Since I like a little more heat, next time I will be adding some peppers with their seeds. A keeper.
the very best recipe i have tried!!!!

Joyce Sullivan from PRESQUE ISLE, ME

Wow, as good as from a restaurant, I loved it!!!! It was easy, too!! Very rich and absolutely perfect!!!
Shrimp Bisque

Lynn Gauthier from WESTFORD, VT

I love to try new recipes & was pleased with how easy & tasty this was to make. Will definitely make this again. A great treat with Salad & bread for lunch.
shrimp bisque

Terri Clark from ALGONQUIN, IL

I made this for lunch with the fiesta corn bread it was fantastic. I used cans of chicken broth instead of the water and bouillon cube.
SHRIMP BISQUE

Deb WEITZEL from BOCA RATON, FL

I'VE FOUND THAT NOT MANY RESTAURANTS OFFER SHRIMP BISQUE. I MADE THIS AND IT'S BETTER THAN I'VE FOUND IN 'TOP OF THE LINE' SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS.
Impress your friends

dougfromphilly from

Took this to a dinner party last night and overheard comments like, "Doug made a bisque that's to die for" and "I've got to get that recipe". I didn't want to give it up because it's so easy yet tastes like you worked all day but I did.
Restaurant Quality

Jennifer from Las Vegas, NV

I made this soup for dinner & my husband, who is a very good cook while I am not, said it was "restaurant quality". This is definitely worth making & super easy, too!
Easy and delicious!

Tracy from Tyler,TX

This recipe was easy and so flavorful! Great for anytime of the year!
Shrimp Bisque

Anne Schilhab from COMFORT, TX

I love to surprise my husband with new dishes. I tried this one on him and he and I both loved it.
Tasty Delight

Loretta Harris from TEMECULA, CA

Perfect soup for family and friends. Everyone loved the taste.
Shrimp Bisque

Karlen Stolzenfels from BRIDGEPORT, WV

This Bisque was excellent. My whole family loved it!! I did add a little garlic with the onions and shrimp and even added a little crab meat. I made this recipe with a salad and breadsticks. Not one complaint from the dinner table! This recipe will go in the "favorites" section of my recipe box.
A simply ellagant dish

Marian Schramm from RENTON, WA

I love shrimp and this creamy Bisque is a pleasure to enjoy hot, with some crusty bread for lunch or a cup of it before dinner. Simple to make but tastes special enough for company.
simple & wonderful

sandy gendron from imperial, MO

I made this soup with lobster pieces and scallops. I added just a touch of sherry. This is the best soup and so easy.
wonderful

AUTUMN SUMMERLIN@HOTMAIL.CO from LAPORTE, IN

This was a wonderful appitizer. My parents came over on sunday, were all big seafood fans, so i gave this recipe a whirl and it was a big hit. My parents loved it they took home the leftovers and i printed the recipe out for my mom. Thank you.
Shrimp Bisque

Barbara Aldrich from Omaha, NE

I had company from the church and served this. They raved about it. Today, my grandson is coming over to enjoy the left overs! Thank goodness I put a little bowl back for him.
Great!

Amy from

This soup is wonderful. I made it for a party and it was a big hit!
Shrimp Bisque

Rosa Jugan from GLASSPORT, PA

We all loved this soup! It's the best Shrimp bisque soup I try to make. i add this one to my rescipe box. I'll have to make it again real soon!
Awesome Soup

Stephanie from Crystal lake, IL

I have made this soup a couple of times for friends. Now they request in on a regular basis! I always have to double the recipe so that everyone can take some home. Even those less inclined towards seafood have loved this soup. I will sometimes add clams, crab bites, or lobster bites with the shrimp to make a seafood bisque.
So Good!

Karen Sonnon from POTTSVILLE, PA

I tried this for the first time for a New Year's Eve party. It was excellent! Everyone enjoyed it very much and couldn't believe how easy it was to make. This is a keeper recipe. I look forward to making it again and again.
Shrimp Bisque

melissa kirkwood from WOOLWICH, ME

This was SO easy and SO good. It was perfect for our "after the tree hunting" meal. We were all a little chilled and I had made this ahead of time and just warmed it up, put it into mugs and handed spoons around, yummy
Mmmmmmmm!

casey from

I loved this bisque. I have never made a soup before and I am terrible at cooking, but this was easy and turned out so good! My roommates were impressed and we at every drop of it. I just added a little extra cayenne pepper cause I love that kick.
Oh So Delicious!

L. Burnett from

This was an easy recipie to follow and the result was excellent! I added about a half head of steamed cauliflower and the meal turned out great. Even my picky 7 year old liked this! What a great recipe! Thanks!
Shrimp Bisque

Jessica Weiss from WICHITA FALLS, TX

So good and so easy! I used the cayenne pepper and the cajun spice seasoning, as well as a frozen vegetable medley instead of the celery and carrots. It turned out great, although my dad said he didn't care for the vegetables that I added. But that's not the recipe's fault!
Excellent!!!

Cathy from FL

This soup was incredible. Added bay scallops as suggested. I think next time I will add sherry instead of wine. Served with garlic bread. Outstanding. Thanks for the recipe.
not bad at all

Patsy Kachur from ISHPEMING, MI

I eat a lot of shrimp, usually cajin spiced, but for dinner last night I made Shrimp Bisque. This was easy, and very good. I will make it again and I will make it for company
WOW

Ms. Blaschuk from FARMINGDALE, NY

CREAMY and delicious. This is a great bisque. I made it again and used the white wine this time. USE the white wine and not the water - it is SOOOOOOOO much better. People will not believe that you made this from scratch!!!
Best Bisque

MAIA KIRBY from MONTREAL, QC

If even a drop of this bisque crosses your lips and hits your tongue, you'll be hooked. It's amazingly delicious.
Shrimp Bisque

Janese Rosevelt from WHITE LAKE, MI

GREAT! I added some crabmeat. Everyone loved it!
shrimp bisque

DEE ORLOSKI from MENTOR, OH

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, WHAT A BIG HIT THIS WAS!
Shrimp Bisque

Patricia Bradley from GREENSBORO, NC

Very easy to make and delicious, I've made it twice this week and I think I will make it again. You really must try it!
Delicious!!

Marcia Colon from York, PA

Easy and delicious...also great with 1/2 shrimp and add some crabmeat. I also substituted Old Bay seasoning for the season salt and added a dash of garlic powder. Big family favorite!!
My husbands new favorite

Tracy Mesiti from HILLSDALE, NJ

I usually make my husband an oyster pan roast when he needs a special treat but, I figured I would try this because it's nice and creamy. He loved it! He wondered what he did to deserve it. I didn't tell him how easy it was to make.
What a Great Recipe

marcia roulhac from HEMPSTEAD, NY

What a great recipe, my family loved it. It's easy to make;reminds me of the bisque my mother used to make. I will serve it often with garlic bread and a tossed salad.
Shrimp Bisque Upgraded

Katie Schultz from POTTSTOWN, PA

Very good bisque but added broccoli, cauliflower and diced red pepper to thicken it up. My husband doesn't like shrimp so made two batches, one with chicken. Tasted just as good & statisfied everyone's palate!
Easy and great for dinner.

Linda Randles from NORTH CANTON, OH

I fixed this along with a salad for dinner. My husband loved it and it was very easy on me. I like meals like this that are easy and good.
Shrimp Bisque

JoAnn Heller from LA HABRA, CA

what a delicious soup this is!!! a sure family favirote
Shrimp Bisque

Diane Tucci from BEACON FALLS, CT

This soup was great tasting and easy to make. I will definitely make it again. I served it just before we ate baked stuffed shrimp and it was a nice touch.
very good

CHERYL MCINTOSH from ORANGE, TX

shrimp, shrimp very good bisque.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 6 servings

Calories: 340
Calories from Fat: 180
Total Fat: 20g (31% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 13g (63% of DV)
Cholesterol: 175mg (58% of DV)
Sodium: 1260mg (52% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 17g (6% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: .5g (3% of DV)
Sugars: 7g
Protein: 21g
Vitamin A: 15% of DV
Vitamin C: 6% of DV
Calcium: 20% of DV
Iron: 15% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Super

Million Dollar Taste!

Excellent Bisque

AWESOME!!

Shrimp Bisque

Super quick and tasty

shrimp bisque

M.McNeill, WV

family favorite

Add a little spice

Amazing!!

Delicious

Quick and Easy

the very best recipe i have tried!!!!

Shrimp Bisque

shrimp bisque

SHRIMP BISQUE

Impress your friends

Restaurant Quality

Easy and delicious!

Shrimp Bisque

Tasty Delight

Shrimp Bisque

A simply ellagant dish

simple & wonderful

wonderful

Shrimp Bisque

Great!

Shrimp Bisque

Awesome Soup

So Good!

Shrimp Bisque

Mmmmmmmm!

Oh So Delicious!

Shrimp Bisque

Excellent!!!

not bad at all

WOW

Best Bisque

Shrimp Bisque

shrimp bisque

Shrimp Bisque

Delicious!!

My husbands new favorite

What a Great Recipe

Shrimp Bisque Upgraded

Easy and great for dinner.

Shrimp Bisque

Shrimp Bisque

very good

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