Black Bean Bisque with Shrimp

Introduction

If you want a warm, comforting dish to beat the winter chill and fill your belly up for hours on end then this is THE recipe of the season: Black Bean Bisque with Shrimp. Rich and creamy, this bisque is loaded with tasty flavors to warm you up! Serve it with some crusty bread, and you have a complete family meal.

Why Make This Recipe

Black Bean Bisque with Shrimp Is The Right Thing To Do For So Many Reasons For starters, it is warm and cozy — ideal for cold days. Second, it is super nutritious with beans and veggies galore- also healthful. In addition with a touch of shrimp it gives the dish an extra something that really raises this simple bowl to a different level. Great for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve at the weekend too!

How to Make Black Bean Bisque with Shrimp

Ingredients

 

• 4 tablespoons olive oil (reserved)
• 1 lb Rock Shrimp, peeled and de-veined
• Instructions1 medium onion, peeled and sliced into very thin half moons
• 2 medium poblano chilies, thinly sliced
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into strips
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup sherry vinegar
• ½ pound smoked bacon, chopped
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ cup chopped carrot
• 16 oz dried black beans, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 ½ Tbsp minced canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

 

1. Make the Soup: In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon bits until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside on paper towels; save 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the pan.
2. Continue stirring and add the sliced onion, celery and carrot to cook for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. To the pot, add 2½ quart of water, black beans,cumin,chili powder , quartered tomatoes and chipotles. Bring everything to a boil.
4. Bring to a high simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1½ hours. Skim off any foam that forms. Add the salt and vinegar for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
5. When ready, take off the heat and stir in your cream. Puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender
6. Serve each bowl topped with a spoonful of Rock Shrimp Escabeche for extra flavor.

How to Serve Black Bean Bisque with Shrimp

Serve your Black Bean Bisque with some crusty bread hot from the oven. Top with fresh herbs or a dollop of sour cream if desired Is something perfect for any event or a night at home alone.

Storing Black Bean Bisque with Shrimp

Cool the soup completely before transferring leftovers to an airtight container. You also have the possibility to keep everything in your fridge until 3 days. Fridge life: 3-5 days Freezer Life: up to 3 months (cut into portions!) Simply defrost + reheat when you are ready to eat!

Detailed Instructions on How to Black Black Bean Bisque With Shrimp

 

• If you would like a bit more heat, add additional chipotles or some hot sauce.
• If you cannot find rock shrimp, any peeled shrimp will work fine.
• If you are short on time and prefer to use canned black beans: rinse them first under cold water, drain and dump them in at the end — stir well so they get covered with all that delicious saucy flavours -thanks for understanding!

Variation

By adding various veggies this bisque can be made as customize you want like corn or zucchini. You can make it vegetarian by skipping the shrimp and bacon, just use water or vegetable broth instead.

FAQs

1. Can you make this bisque recipe ahead? Yes! It definitely is just as good if not better the next day, once all of those flavors have come together.
2. Can I use fresh black beans? Absolutely! All you have to do is soaked hem overnight and adjust the cooking time.
3. Can I Use a Different Fish? Yes! And if you prefer, scallops or even fish would make filling replacements for the shrimp. There, that drops the cooking time of each!

Hope you enjoy your Black Bean Bisque with Shrimp! This dish is guaranteed to make you popular at your dinner table.