Lobster Bisque

A rich, creamy bisque with chunks of cold-cracked lobster — warm, spicy, and indulgent comfort in every bowl.

August 17, 2020

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 50 min

Lobster bisque is rich and decadent, each bite a perfect combination of creamy soup and meaty lobster. Warm, spicy, and indulgent — comfort food for any season.

What you'll need

Ingredients

1 lb cold cracked lobster, thawed, drained, and chopped
4 tbsp butter
1 medium yellow or white onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups seafood or fish stock
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream
chives or favorite herb, finely chopped, for garnish

Method

Directions

1
Heat butter in a large pot over medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 7 minutes, until soft.
2
Season with salt and pepper, then stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, until the paste coats the vegetables and the garlic is fragrant.
3
Sprinkle flour over the top and cook for 1 minute.
4
Pour in seafood stock and wine, then add the bay leaf and thyme.
5
Reduce heat and simmer until the liquid reduces and the flavors combine, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
6
Remove the bay leaf and thyme, then puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
7
Return to medium-low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and lobster meat, and cook for 5 minutes, until warmed through.
8
Garnish with chives or your favorite herb and serve immediately.