Red pepper soup with grilled shrimp

 
                    Red Pepper Soup With Grilled Shrimp
 
 Recipe By     : http://www.lhj.com
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Chowder, Soups & Stews           Shrimp
                 Ladies Home Journal
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      pound         shrimp -- fresh or frozen
                         --  in shells
    4      teaspoons     olive oil
      1/4  teaspoon      greek seasoning -- or dried oregano
                         -- crushed
    1      teaspoon      butter
    3      medium        red sweet peppers -- cut up
    1      medium        onion -- chopped
    6      cloves        garlic -- minced
    1      large         potato -- peeled and cut into
                         -- cubes
    1      14 1/2 ounce  chicken broth
      1/8  teaspoon      greek seasoning -- or dried oregano
                         -- crushed
      3/4  cup           1% lowfat milk
      1/4  cup           shredded parmesan cheese
 
 Thaw shrimp, if frozen.  Peel and devein shrimp; rinse and pat dry with paper t
 owels.  In large skillet heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium heat.  A
 dd shrimp and the 1/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning.  Cook, stirring often, for 2 to
  3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.  Remove from skillet.  Keep warm.
 
 Add butter and remaining olive oil to skillet.  Cook peppers, onion, and garlic
  in hot oil mixture for 3 minutes.  Add potato, broth, and the 1/8 teaspoon Gre
 ek seasoning.  Bring to boiling; reduce heat.  Cover; simmer for 10 to 15 minut
 es or until potato is tender, stirring occasionally.
 
 Cool slightly; pour into a food processor bowl or blender container.  Cover and
  process or blend until smooth (do in batches, if necessary).  Return to skille
 t.  Stir in the 1% lowfat milk; heat through.  Ladle into bowls.  Top with shri
 mp and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Makes 8 to 10 servings.
 
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