Makeover Creamy Seafood Soup

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A wonderfully rich, yet healthy creamed soup. from taste of home healthy cooking dec 2008. you won't believe the richness from a lighter soup. i should mention that being from maryland, i add old bay seasoning and it takes it right over the top!!

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Steps

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In a dutch oven , saute shrimp and scallops in 1t of butter until shrimp turn pink.

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Remove and set aside.

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In the same pan , saute veggies in remaining butter until tender.

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Sprinkle with flour.

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Stir until blended.

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Gradually stir in remaining ingredients.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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Return seafood to pan.

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Heat through.

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Ingredients

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medium raw shrimp, bay scallop, butter, celery, sweet red pepper, onion, flour, half-and-half, nonfat milk, sherry wine, fresh thyme, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, old bay seasoning