Joe's Maryland Shrimp Bisque

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My husband's amazing creation... shrimp, cream, sherry - how can you go wrong with that combo? warning this is highly addictive, especially when paired with homemade cuban bread.

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Steps

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Pull heads off shrimp.

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In 4 quart saucepan put 2 cans chicken broth.

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Put shrimp heads in saucepan with broth.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minute.

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Remove shrimp heads and discard.

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Reduce liquid.

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In frying pan saute thinly sliced shallots and crushed garlic with 1 tbsp butter then turn off heat.

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Pour reduced chicken stock in 8 quart stock pot then add shallots & garlic and stir , then slowly add sherry and stir , then add half and half while stirring and remaining butter.

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Add all spices and turn burner on low.

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Clean and de-vein shrimp then cut shrimp in half.

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Add shrimp to soup.

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Turn heat up a little and cook for 1 hour stirring occasionally.

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Serve and enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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shrimp, half-and-half, butter, shallots, garlic cloves, old bay seasoning, salt, thyme, basil, black pepper, chicken broth, sherry wine