Ingredients

Stock:
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp , shell on
2/3 cup dry sherry
1 bay leaf
1 lemon , halved
1/4 cup basil stems (reserve leaves for soup)

Soup:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion , chopped (about 2 cups)
2 carrots , peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery , chopped
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons long-grain rice
1 can (14.5 ounces) chopped tomatoes
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
3/4 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Description

Recipe For Shrimp And Basil Bisque, As Seen In The October 2007 Issue Of 'O, The Oprah Magazine.'

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