Diet Shrimp Bisque Recipe

• 2 lb fresh shrimp, lobster or possibly crayfish
• 1 Tbsp. safflower or possibly extra virgin olive oil
• 1 x leek cleaned, and coarsely sliced
• 1 sm carrot peeled, sliced
• 1 x celery stalk sliced
• 2 x shallots peeled, minced
• 1 x garlic clove peeled, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. tomato puree
• 1 1/2 c. dry white wine
• 2 quart water
• 1 x chicken bouillon cube crushed
• 1 pch saffron
• 1/2 tsp thyme tied with
• 1/2 x bay leaf and also
• 6 x fresh parsley stems in cheesecloth Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 4 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 4 Tbsp. non-fat powdered lowfat milk
• 1/2 tsp Cognac, Armagnac or possibly brandy
• 4 x basil leaves chopped
• 1 tsp chopped tarragon
• 1 Tbsp. chopped chives

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