Shrimp Bisque

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• 1 med onion, chopped
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbs all-purpose flour
• 2 c. water
• 1 c. evaporated milk
• 2 tbs chili powder
• 4 tsp chicken bouillon granules
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 lb uncooked sm shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 c. sour cream
• Fresh cilantro, cubed avocado - opt

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, sauté the onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in the water, milk, chili powder, bouillon, cumin and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add shrimp to soup. Simmer 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Gradually stir ½ cup hot soup into sour cream; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Heat through but do not boil. Garnish with cilantro, avocado.