Shrimp and Corn Bisque

• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 2 cups evaporated skim milk
• 6 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
• 1/4 cup nonfat mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup nonfat cream cheese
• 2 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 4 cups fresh-cut corn (about 6 to 8 ears)
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 1/2 cups shrimp or fish stock
• 1 1/2 pounds medium peeled shrimp
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1. To make the seasoning mixture, mustard, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, thyme, basil, black pepper, cayenne and oregano in a small bowl, and set aside.
2. To make the creamy mixture, place the evaporated skim milk, nonfat dry milk, mayonnaise and cream cheese in a blender and mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Set aside.
4. Puree 1 cup of the onions, 2 cups of the corn, 1/2 cup of the apple juice, and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix in a blender or food processor.
5. Preheat a heavy 5-quart pot, preferably nonstick, over high heat for about 4 minutes.
6. Place the pureed ingredients in the pot and add 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix.
7. Cook, scraping occasionally, until a brown crust forms on the bottom and the volume is reduced, about 12 minutes.
8. Add the celery, garlic, 1/2 cup of the apple juice, 1/2 cup of the stock, and the remaining onions, corn and seasoning mix, and stir.
9. Add the remaining apple juice, scrape the bottom of the pot, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Add the shrimp and cook 3 minutes.
11. Stir in the creamy mixture and the remaining stock.
12. Mix well and bring just to a gentle boil.
13. Remove from heat, stir in parsley and serve immediately.

mustard, salt, sweet paprika, garlic, onion powder, white pepper, thyme, basil, black pepper, cayenne, oregano, milk, nonfat dry milk, nonfat mayonnaise, nonfat cream cheese, onions, freshcut corn, apple juice, celery, fresh garlic, shrimp, shrimp, parsley

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11507 (may not work)