Quick Shrimp Bisque

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This is modified from a bon appetit recipe from some years back. It is a wonderful first course, especially for those that like shrimp. The cayenne adds a nice kick" to it as well!"!

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Steps

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Melt butter in pan.

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Add onion and garlic and saute until tender , about 5 minutes.

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Add broth and rice and bring to boil.

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Reduce heat to low.

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Cover and simmer until rice is tender , about 15 minutes.

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Mix in most of shrimp.

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Cover and simmer until shrimp is heated through.

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Puree soup with shrimp in blender or in pan with hand blender return soup to pan.

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Whisk in tomato paste , cayenne pepper and tarragon.

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Gradually whisk in half / half.

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Bring soup to simmer.

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Garnish with reserved shrimp.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, garlic, chicken broth, white rice, shrimp, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, fresh tarragon, half-and-half