Lobster Bisque
A classic French soup with tender lobster, rich cream, and aromatic vegetables in a luxurious broth. Perfect for elegant dinners or special occasions.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add lobsters and cook for 15 minutes until shells turn bright red. Remove lobsters and let cool.
Step 2
Once cooled, remove lobster meat from shells, reserving shells. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces and refrigerate. Chop shells into smaller pieces.
Step 3
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chopped lobster shells and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Add diced onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
Step 5
Carefully pour in brandy and let simmer for 2 minutes to burn off alcohol. Pour in fish stock and add bay leaf and thyme.
Step 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, pressing solids to extract flavor.
Step 7
Return strained bisque to heat and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt, white pepper, and cayenne. Heat through without boiling.
Step 8
Gently fold in reserved lobster meat and sherry. Simmer for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large stockpot
- heavy-bottomed soup pot
- fine-mesh sieve
- wooden spoon
- chef's knife
- ladle
- measuring cups and spoons
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