Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP + 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth
• 1-2 fresh garlic cloves minced (or 1/4- 1/2 tsp garlic)
• 3.5 oz of chopped celery
• Napa Cabbage- one leaf chopped
• Dried Parsley to taste
• Dried Basil to taste
• Black Pepper to taste
• Lemon Pepper to taste
• 1 TBS of organic half and half
• 1 TBS Chi Chi salsa ( or other approved salsa of choice)
• 3.5 oz wild caught shrimp (frozen or fresh- cut into bite sized pieces)
• Xanthan gum
• Chives for garnish
• Fresh Squeeze of Lemon Juice at end

Preparation

1. Start by weighing the celery and chopping it up into medium pieces.
2. Mince the garlic, and chop the cabbage leaf.
3. In a medium pot, turn the heat to medium-high. Once hot, add in 2 TBSP of chicken broth to pan.
4. Add in minced garlic until fragrant.
5. Pour the rest of the broth in.
6. Add in the celery, cabbage and all spices.
7. Add in half n half and salsa.
8. Let the soup boil until the celery is tender.
9. Add a pinch of Xanthan gum to thicken to your liking.
10. Add in the cut wild caught shrimp.
    1. If the shrimp are raw, be sure to cook shrimp until they look like C's and are cooked through.
    2. If the shrimp are pre-cooked, add them until warmed up.
11. Garnish with a few cut chives and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
12. Serve in a bowl and enjoy!

Optional Ideas