Description
A rich and creamy lobster bisque that showcases the flavors of lobster.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobsters (about 1.5 lbs each)
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil lobsters for 8-10 minutes until cooked. Remove meat and chop.
- In a pot, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add tomato paste and brandy. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in seafood stock and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth. Return to pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and lobster meat. Heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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