Shrimp Curry

A deliciously quick and easy curried cream of shrimp soup.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Cooking Directions:

1. Sauté finely chopped onion and crushed garlic cloves in butter over low heat until soft. Stir in flour, curry, ginger, and salt. Add chicken broth and cream; blend well and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally.
2. Add shrimp and lemon juice; continue cooking until heated through, but do not boil.

Makes 4 servings.