Shrimp and Corn Bisque

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. butter
• 2 onions, diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 1/2 lbs. small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
• 1 can tomatoes and green chilies
• 2 (14 oz.) cans cream-style corn
• 1 Tb. minced fresh basil, (or 1 tsp. dried)
• 3 c. milk
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper, or more to taste
• salt to taste
• 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, and bell pepper until onions begin to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about another 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about another 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Stir in tomatoes, corn, basil, milk and black and red pepper. Turn down the heat and simmer 10 minutes. Taste, add salt and adjust spices. Add green onions and serve.

Each serving (1 cup)=408 calories