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Lobster Bisque

A rich and velvety soup crafted from sautéed lobster, aromatics, white wine, and heavy cream. Blended until smooth and finished with tender lobster pieces.

55 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

FrenchSoupStovetop and BlenderPescatarianLow CarbNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 lbs lobster tails, chopped
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery stalks, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat, add 2 lbs chopped lobster tails, cook until pink and meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, then remove lobster meat and set aside.

  2. 2

    In the same pot, add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced carrots, and 1/2 cup diced celery stalks, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine to deglaze the pot, then stir in 4 cups seafood stock and simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Transfer soup base to a blender and puree until smooth, then return to the pot.

  6. 6

    Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and cooked 2 lbs chopped lobster tails, simmering gently for 3 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Lobster Bisque dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Lobster Bisque gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Lobster Bisque keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Lobster Bisque?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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