• 1/2 carrot, finely chopped 
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped 
• 2 sprigs parsley 
• 1/2 bay leaf 
• Pinch thyme 
• 1 cup white wine 
• 24 whole raw medium shrimp, washed 
• 3/4 cup flour 
• 2 quarts chicken stock 
• 3 tablespoons cream 
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 2 tablespoons brandy, sherry, or Madeira

Broussard's Shrimp Bisque

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• 4 pounds large shrimp, head on
• 2 sticks (1cup) sweet, unsalted butter
• 1 cup peeled, diced carrots
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped French shallots
• 2 tablespoons chopped, flat leaf, Italian parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 5 cups shrimp stock 
• 2/3 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup Madeira
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Italian plum tomatoes
• cayenne pepper, to taste
• Crystal hot sauce, to taste
• Salt, to taste

 Louisiana Shrimp Bisque

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