Holiday seafood bisque

Yield: 6 Servings

Measure Ingredient
2 tablespoons Butter
2 \N Bacon strips, diced
1 small Onion, chopped
¼ cup All-purpose flour
2 cups Dry white wine
1 \N Potato, peeled and diced
¼ teaspoon Dried thyme
¼ teaspoon Dried tarragon
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper
1 tablespoon Tomato paste
1 pounds Cleaned seafood
2 cups 35% Real Whipping Cream
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Ingredient notes: Chicken stock may be used in stead on dry white wine. Seafood should consist of shrimp, scallops, lobster, crab, or a combination. The seafood should be fresh, although defrosted is acceptable. 1. Melt butter in a lare saucepan or Dutch oven. Add bacon. cook until crisp. Remove and reserve bacon bits. Add onion to pan. Cook until tender. Sprinkle with flour and cook gently 3-4 minutes. 2. Whisk in wine or chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes, thyme, tarragon, salt, pepper and tomato paste. Cook 15 minutes until potatoes are tender. 3. While potatoes are cooking, cut seafood selection into ¾-inch chunks. Add seafood and cream to the pot when potatoes are tender. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5-8 minutes or until seafood is cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. 4. Serve sprinkled with parsley and reserved bacon bits.

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