Squash and Shrimp Bisque

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the shrimp, keeping the shells aside.

2. 2

   Chop the shrimp shells, fish and 4 shrimp in a food processor.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, sauté the chopped shrimp mixture, carrot, celery, onion and garlic in 30 ml (2 tablespoons) butter for about 2 minutes. Deglaze with the pastis. Add the remaining ingredients. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing firmly. Set aside.