Miriam's Shrimp Bisque

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (1.25 ounce) envelope hollandaise sauce mix
• 4 cups half-and-half, divided
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning TM
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 pound fresh Shrimp
• -->We bought a pound of fresh shrimp at the seafood counter and had them steam it for us. We refrigerated it when we got home, and then de-shelled it when we were ready to make it. I think you could definitely use frozen shrimp too.
  

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, blend flour and hollandaise sauce mix with 2 cups half-and-half.
2. Melt butter in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add hollandaise mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Add remaining half-and-half, Old Bay and whipping cream. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Add shrimp, stirring gently until warmed through. Serve immediately. Blend in blender if desired for bisque.

The Old Bay Seasoning we found in the spice section and it is a seafood and chicken seasoning. It really adds great flavor to the soup and can be used for other recipes later. Let me know what you think.