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Diet Shrimp Bisque - Recipe Cost

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2 x shallots peeled, minced

1/2 tsp thyme tied with

6 x fresh parsley stems in cheesecloth Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 lb fresh shrimp, lobster or possibly crayfish	1/2 lb	$6.99 per pound	$3.50
1 Tbsp. safflower or possibly extra virgin olive oil	3/4 teaspoon	n/a
1 x leek cleaned, and coarsely sliced	1/4 leek	$1.88 per pound	$0.09
1 sm carrot peeled, sliced	1/4 carrot	$1.49 per pound	$0.04
1 x celery stalk sliced	1/4 celery	$1.99 per pound	$0.04
1 x garlic clove peeled, chopped	1/4 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.01
1 Tbsp. tomato puree	3/4 teaspoon	$1.29 per 6 ounces	$0.03
1 1/2 c. dry white wine	1/3 cup	$0.35 per fluid ounce	$1.05
2 quart water	1/2 quart	n/a
1 x chicken bouillon cube crushed	1/4 chicken bouillon	n/a
1 pch saffron	1/4 pinch	$17.77 per 0.06 ounces	$0.46
1/2 x bay leaf and also	1/8 bay leaf	$3.59 per 2 ounces	$0.03
4 Tbsp. cornstarch	1 tablespoon	$2.89 per 16 ounces	$0.05
4 Tbsp. non-fat powdered lowfat milk	1 tablespoon	n/a
1/2 tsp Cognac, Armagnac or possibly brandy	1/8 teaspoon	$22.00 per liter	$0.01
4 x basil leaves chopped	1 basil	$2.59 per cup	$0.05
1 tsp chopped tarragon	1/4 teaspoon	$1.97 per 2 ounces	$0.01
1 Tbsp. chopped chives	3/4 teaspoon	$2.59 per 2/3 ounces	$0.21
Total per Serving			$5.58
Total Recipe			$22.31