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New Orleans Shrimp & Squash Bisque

Here's how you make New Orleans Shrimp & Squash Bisque
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 yellow onions (medium onions, coarsely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (may use olive oil)
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pound squash (4 medium yellow squash, diced)
  • 2 medium potatoes (diced)
  • 2 small carrots (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or 2 tsp dry dill)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 pound shrimp (cooked, small or baby shrimp work best)
  • Sour cream (optional garnish)
  • Dill weed (optional garnish)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute onions in butter (or olive oil) until tender, but not browned.

  • Step 2: Add stock, squash, potatoes & carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender.

  • Step 3: Cool & puree in blender (or use immersion blender). Return bisque to stove, add remaining ingredients & season to taste.

  • Step 4: Bring to boil for 2 min & serve hot, adding a dollop of sour cream & sprinkle of dill weed for garnish as desired.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Standard blender or immersion blender

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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