Vegetable bisque with seafood^

7 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsFrozen corn, thawed and
Divided
2cupsLow sodium chicken broth,
Divided
1tablespoonOlive oil
1cupChopped onion
1cupChopped green bell pepper
1cupChopped red bell pepper
1cupSkim milk
¾poundsMedium shrimp, peeled
¼cupChopped fresh cilantro
½cupChopped fresh parsley
¼teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper

Directions

Combine 2 cups corn and 1 cup broth in blender; cover and blend until smoth. Set aside.

Heat oil in saucepan. Add onion and bell peppers; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in pureed corn mixture, remaining broth and milk; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Add remaining corn, shrimp and remaining ingredients; cover and simmer until shrimp is done, about 5 minutes.

Per serving: 174 cal., 14⅗ g protein, 4⅒ g (21%) fat, 22⅒ g carb., 3⅒ g fiber, 75 mg cholesterol, 2.7 mg iron, 203 mg sodium, 84 mg calcium.

Cooking Light Carolyn Shaw 8-95 Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 09-04-95