Dr. Crohins Fabulous Portuguese Shrimp Bisque

The winner of this year's March Madness Bake Off was Dr. Michele Crohin. Dr. Crohin is our staff Periodontist who specializes in treating gums defects and gum diseases. For those of you who have not met her, stop by some time to congratulate her. After 6 week of grueling competition, finicky judges, and hungry staff members, the final, winning entry is as follows:

Dr. Crohins Fabulous Portuguese Shrimp Bisque

4 (8oz) bottles clam juice or fish stock
1 lb fresh med shrimp
2 tbs olive oil or butter
1 large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 carrot chopped
2 tomatoes peeled and chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1 tbs
brandy or port wine
1/4 cup raw rice
salt and pepper
1 tbs fresh parsley chopped

1. Bring clam juice to boil, add shrimp and simmer until shrimp are pink

2. Remove shrimp to cool, reserve broth in a saute pan, cook onion, garlic, carrot, and tomatoes in 1 tbs of oil over mod. heat until onions turn transparent

3. Add vegetables, wine, brandy to reserved broth and bring to a boil.

4. Add rice, salt and pepper, cover and simmer. Meanwhile, shell the shrimp and slice into 1/'2" pieces

5. Reserve 1/4 of the shrimp, add the rest to the pot and simmer until rice is soft.

6. Puree the soup mixture in a blender or food processor.

7. Reheat soup, add remaining shrimp and oil.

8. Stir in parsley and serve.