Champagne Shrimp Bisque
Serves 6-8

3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup minced shallots
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups clam juice
2 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups Half & Half
¼ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Champagne or sparkling wine
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
1 pound medium shrimp, deveined and shelled, cut into ½-inch pieces
Chives, for serving

In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium-high heat.  Add shallots and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over shallots and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in clam juice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; boil for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

Stir in Half & Half, white pepper, Worcestershire, and Champagne. Bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in half of the cheese, stir until melted, then add the rest of the cheese and stir until melted. Bring back to a simmer, then add the shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes, until all the shrimp are opaque.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives. Serve with crusty bread.