Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup yellow onion (diced)
• 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/4 cup sherry cooking wine
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or celery salt
• 1 cup clam juice (or chicken broth)
• 1/2 cup water or seafood stock
• 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cut into bite size)
• 1 cup crouton (for serving (optional))
• Freshly chopped parsley (for garnish (optional))