Description
This Smoky Chipotle Swirl Shrimp and Corn Bisque is a comforting and flavorful soup, combining sweet corn, succulent shrimp, and a smoky chipotle kick. It’s perfect as a cozy meal or a sophisticated starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1 lb) Raw Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined
- 300g (2 cups) Fresh or Frozen Corn Kernels
- 1 Medium Onion, Diced
- 2 Celery Stalks, Diced
- 2 Carrots, Diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) Olive Oil
- 15g (1 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Smoked Paprika
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Dried Thyme
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 500 ml (2 cups) Vegetable or Seafood Stock
- 250 ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream
- Salt and Pepper, to Taste
- 100 ml (⅓ cup) Heavy Cream (for swirl)
- 5g (1 tsp) Chipotle Powder
- 2g (½ tsp) Smoked Paprika (for swirl)
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Corn Kernels, Toasted
- 5g (1 Tbsp) Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, celery, and carrots in olive oil and butter until softened.
- Bloom Spices: Add garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaf; cook until fragrant.
- Simmer Soup: Add corn and stock; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Blend Bisque: Blend until smooth, leaving some corn for texture.
- Enrich with Cream: Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Swirl: Combine heavy cream, chipotle powder, and smoked paprika; heat until thickened.
- Toast Corn: Toast corn kernels until golden brown.
- Plate and Garnish: Ladle bisque, swirl with chipotle cream, and garnish with toasted corn and cilantro.
Notes
For a smoother texture, strain the bisque after blending. Toasting the corn kernels enhances their sweetness and adds a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: bisque, shrimp, corn, chipotle, smoky, soup, seafood, creamy, easy, comfort food