Roasted Shrimp and Brie Champagne Soup

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 cups fish stock or clam juice
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 pounds ripe Brie cheese, rind removed and cut up
• 1 bunch chives, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup Champagne
• 1 lb. shrimp - roasted

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter over low heat. Add shallots and red pepper flakes and saute until softened. Sprinkle in flour and cook until lightly colored, roughly 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the stock and cream. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil; reduce to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the Brie, chives, salt and pepper, to taste, and stir until melted. Add Champagne. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes.