Langostino Bisque
Description
Sweet langostino tails add lobster-like flavor to this restaurant-worthy bisque made with pureed vegetables and Marsala wine.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 medium sweet onion, coarsely chopped
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1 cup chicken bone broth
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1 cup clam juice
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery with leaves
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrots
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground Aleppo pepper, or more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 (12 ounce) package frozen pre-cooked langostinos (such as Trader Joe's®), thawed, divided
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup Marsala wine
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1 cup croutons
Directions
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Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bone broth, clam juice, mushrooms, celery, carrots, bell pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Stir in 1/3 of the langostino tails; bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Add cream, Marsala wine, and remaining langostino tails.
3
Return to the stove over low and heat until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes; do not boil.
4
Taste and season as needed with salt and Aleppo pepper.
5
Ladle into bowls and garnish with croutons.