Creamy Shrimp Bisque with Pancetta
Creamy Shrimp Bisque with Pancetta is the ultimate comfort food, combining succulent shrimp and smoky pancetta in a luxuriously creamy base. This rich, velvety bisque warms the soul and tantalizes the taste buds, making it perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. With easy preparation steps and an explosion of flavors, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced pancetta until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside, keeping the drippings.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the pot and cook until pink (3-5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and cayenne pepper, simmer for another few minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy pancetta bits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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