Pressure Cooker Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Step 1

In a pressure cooker,combine chicken broth,carrot and onion. Stir well.

Step 2

Close pressure cooker and lock the lid. Set burner pressure to high. When cooker reaches high pressure,reduce heat to low. Set timer to cook for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Unlock pressure cooker and open the lid. Set a large strainer over big bowl in the sink. Pour the contents of cooker through the strainer. Reserve the soup.

Step 4

In a pressure cooker,melt butter over medium heat. Add leek and garlic. Cook,stirring,until softened,for about 2 minutes. Stir in all-purpose flour until it coats vegetables.

Step 5

Stir in reserved vegetable broth. Whisk constantly,making sure flour dissolves. Stir in heavy (double) cream and brandy. Mix until smooth.

Step 6

Bring mixture to full simmer,stirring all the while. Cook for a further 2 minutes,whisking constantly. Stir in shrimp.

Step 7

Turn off pressure cooker. Set the lid loose;y over the pot. Set aside for 5 minutes,or until shrimp are pink and firm.

Step 8

Ladle shrimp bisque into soup bowls. Serve with toasted bread,if desired.