Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients

1/2  cup butter or margarine, divided (we recommend LAND O LAKES® Butter) 
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 Bouillon Cubes 
1  bay leaf 
1  tablespoon seasoned salt 
1/8  teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 
12  (1 can) ounces NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk 
2  tablespoons dry white wine or water 

Instructions

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 cayenne pepper. 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. Servings: 6 Shrimp bisque is great for a weekend get-together or to surprise a loved one. Estimated Times: Est. preparation time: 10 mins Est. cooking time: 10 mins