Description
Lobster bisque is a creamy, flavorful soup made from lobster and aromatic vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobsters (about 1.5 pounds each)
- 4 cups fish stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the lobsters in a pot of salted water for 8-10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- Extract the meat from the lobsters and chop into small pieces.
- In a pot, melt butter and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and white wine, cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add fish stock and lobster shells, simmer for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture and return the liquid to the pot.
- Add cream and lobster meat, heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use live lobsters for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lobster bisque, seafood soup, creamy soup, lobster meal