Lobster Bisque
Lobster bisque is a luxurious soup that combines the rich flavors of fresh lobster with a creamy base, creating an unforgettable culinary experience. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its delightful aroma and velvety texture, every spoonful offers a taste of sophistication. Whether served as a starter or main dish, this lobster bisque will elevate any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lobster
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups lobster stock or seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Wash and peel the onion, carrot, and celery; chop into small pieces.
- Create base: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and tomato paste: Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Deglaze: Pour in white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Add lobster stock or seafood broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate lobster: Add cooked lobster meat; let it simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and season with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg