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Bowl of creamy lobster bisque garnished with fresh dill and served with rustic bread slices

Lobster Bisque Soup Recipe

This lobster bisque soup is rich, creamy, and full of deep seafood flavor. Made with fresh lobster, aromatic vegetables, and a splash of cream, it’s a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner for four.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lobster tails or 1 whole cooked lobster, about 1.5 lb total
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 1 small carrot chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 3 cups seafood stock or lobster stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs chives or parsley, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook lobster: Boil or steam the lobster tails for 6–8 minutes. Let cool, then remove the meat. Chop and set aside. Keep the shells.
  2. Make flavor base: In a large pot, melt butter. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Sauté for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add tomato paste & flour: Stir in tomato paste, cook 1 minute. Add flour and mix well for 2 more minutes.
  4. Add stock & lobster shells: Pour in stock and add lobster shells. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove shells.
  5. Blend & strain: Use an immersion blender (or regular blender) to puree. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for smooth texture.
  6. Finish the bisque: Return soup to pot. Stir in cream and sherry. Add chopped lobster meat. Simmer on low for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve hot with crusty bread.