Creamy Lobster Bisque
This luxurious homemade creamy lobster bisque is the ultimate comfort food, combining rich lobster stock, fresh lobster meat, and heavy cream for an indulgent, velvety texture. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, or any time you crave restaurant-quality seafood soup at home, this easy-to-make recipe will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Lobster tails
- Water
- Better than Bouillon Lobster Base (or fish stock)
- Dry white wine
- Fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, onions)
- Tomato paste
- Butter
- Herbs (such as thyme)
- Heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the lobster tails in a large pot until fully cooked. Remove the shells and set the meat aside.
- Make lobster stock by simmering the lobster shells with water, white wine, lobster base, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the lobster stock and set it aside.
- In another large pot, sauté the chopped vegetables in butter until soft.
- Add flour to the vegetables to form a roux to thicken the bisque.
- Gradually stir in the lobster stock, heavy cream, white wine, tomato paste, and thyme. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked lobster meat and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional lobster meat if desired.
Notes
- You can use frozen lobster tails, just ensure they are thawed properly.
- Add cayenne pepper for a spicy kick or substitute shrimp for lobster.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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