Pumpkin and Shrimp Bisque

Pumpkin and Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp, fresh
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup trimmed, halved, and sliced leeks
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 15 oz. can pumpkin
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• Thyme sprigs and baguette slices, for serving

Directions:

1. In a 4 quart pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery and leeks. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
2. Carefully stir in wine and thyme. Simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in broth, pumpkin, and half of the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes. Cool slightly.
4. In a blender or food processor blend mixture in batches until smooth; return to pot. Stir in remaining shrimp, 3/4 cup cream, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Stir in lemon juice. Top with thyme sprigs.
6. Serve with baguette slices.