Salmon Bisque

Salmon Bisque

 Rich and yummy

Ingredients

         1 small sweet red pepper

         1 salmon fillet (8 ounces)

         1/2 cup finely chopped carrot

         1 tablespoon chopped shallot (onion)

         1 tablespoon canola oil

         2 garlic cloves, minced

         3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

         1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth

         2 cups 2% milk

         1 teaspoon seafood seasoning*

         1/4 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, (optional)

Directions

         

      Broil salmon 4 in. from the heat for 7-10 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Break salmon into small pieces; set aside.

         In a large saucepan, saute red pepper, carrot and shallot in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

       Stir in the milk, seafood seasoning, Liquid Smoke if desired and salmon; heat through. 

Yield: 4 servings.

Seafood Seasoning

1/2 tsp crushed thyme

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/4 tsp pepper

a pinch of red pepper flakes