Crawfish Bisque

Prep = 10 min; Inactive = 0 min;  Cook = 2 hrs; 8 servings

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boiled crawfish, tails removed and reserved
• 2 ounces olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
  
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 quarts water
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 ounces Brandy

Directions

Heat oil in large sauce pan or Dutch oven. Add crawfish shells, paprika & cayenne. Sauté 5 minutes. Add water & bring to boil. Reduce heat & simmer 30 minutes.

Strain liquid into another pan. Crush shells to remove remaining liquid & add that liquid. Discard shells.

Return to heat and add onion, bell pepper, tomato paste, cream & tomato. Simmer 1 hour, stirring frequently. Add brandy and crawfish tail meat. Simmer 10 minutes. Serve hot.