Description
Creamy Lobster Bisque is a luxurious, velvety soup made with tender lobster meat, aromatic vegetables, and a rich cream-based broth, perfect for special occasions or an elegant starter.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails (about 12–14 ounces total)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white cooking wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add lobster tails and cook for 5–6 minutes until shells turn bright red and meat is opaque. Remove, cool, and chop lobster meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir continuously for about 2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in seafood stock and white wine, ensuring no lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or blend in batches in a standard blender).
- Stir in heavy cream, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Add chopped lobster meat and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.Stir in a small amount of butter at the end for extra richness.Add a pinch of thyme for subtle herbal notes.Top with a drizzle of cream and extra lobster pieces for an elegant presentation.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently over low heat without boiling. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
