Dutch Shrimp Soup

A tasty soup that I make into a meal by serving it with a salad and some crusty bread.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 5  tablespoons flour
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can chicken broth
• 3  cups milk
• 1⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped parsley
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon dill weed
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 5  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  lb  cooked small shrimp

Directions

1. Melt butter in a 5-quart pot over medium-high heat; add flour and cook, stirring, until mixture is bubbly.
2. Remove from heat and gradually stir in broth; return to heat and cook, stirring, until sauce is smooth, thick and boiling.
3. Stirring constantly, gradually add milk and cream; then stir in parsley, paprika, dill, lemon juice, and tomato paste.
4. Cook just until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in shrimp and cook for 1 more minute.