Lobster Bisque
A rich and creamy soup made with fresh lobster and savory spices.
Ingredients
- 2 lobsters
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook for 8-10 minutes. Remove the lobsters from the pot and let them cool. Once cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the shells and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrot, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the brandy and cook until the liquid has almost evaporated, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the seafood stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf from the pot. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream and chopped lobster meat. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 25gFiber: 2g
