Name: Asiago Shrimp Bisque
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked peeled and deveined shrimp, (patted dry with a paper towel); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cleaned and trimmed leeks, (sliced); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup cognac or brandy; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 4 cups seafood/fish stock; 1 cup half and half; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 12 ounces asiago cheese, (freshly grated); fresh chopped herbs for topping; crusty, (toasted bread!)