British Shrimp Soup
A hearty and comforting British-style shrimp soup that's perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe combines the flavors of the UK with the sweetness of shrimp.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound shrimpfresh or frozen
- ●1 cup chewycrusty bread
- ●1/4 cup festivechopped parsley
- ●4 cups soupfish stock
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 cup milkheavy cream or half-and-half
- ●to taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add the fish stock, shrimp, and chopped parsley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- 5
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or allow it to cool and puree it in a blender.
- 6
Return the soup to the saucepan and add the heavy cream or half-and-half. Stir to combine and cook over low heat until warmed through.
- 7
Season the soup with salt to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and crusty bread on the side.