Asiago Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients

• 1 pound deveined shrimp uncooked peeled and, patted dry with a paper towel
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 leeks cleaned and trimmed, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup cognac or brandy
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups seafood /fish stock
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 12 ounces asiago cheese freshly grated
• herbs fresh chopped, for topping
• bread crusty, toasted

Nutrition

• Calories : 770 calories
• Carbohydrate : 23 grams
• Cholesterol : 180 milligrams
• Fat : 62 grams
• Fiber : 2 grams
• Protein : 23 grams
• SaturatedFat : 35 grams
• Sodium : 1390 milligrams
• Sugar : 4 grams