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Title: Artichoke-Shrimp Bisque
Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 04, 2009, 05:00:32 AM
Artichoke-Shrimp Bisque


1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 pound shelled, cooked salad shrimp

1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat; add flour stirring constantly. Gradually add chicken broth and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.

Makes 8 cups.