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Bowl of lobster bisque and a loaf of brown bread

Lobster Bisque


Description

Learn how to make this classic French lobster bisque recipe from scratch. A perfect starter. Find out how to make the most of lobster shells!


Ingredients

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  • 60ml (4 tbsp) butter
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, washed and chopped
  • lobster shells from 2 lobsters
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato paste
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 400ml (1 1/2 cup) white wine
  • 1ℓ (4 cups) seafood or fish stock
  • 125ml (1/2 cup) double cream
  • 450g (1lb) cooked lobster meat
  • 60ml (4 tbsp) parsley, washed and finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
  2. Gently fry the onion, garlic, celery and carrot and cook until softened, which takes about 5 minutes.
  3. Turn up the heat, tip in the lobster shells and stir vigorously for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the wine, giving it a stir then let it bubble until the liquid has halved.  
  5. Stir in tomato paste, thyme and bay leaf, then pour in the stock.  
  6. Let the soup simmer slowly for 30 minutes, allowing the flavours to infuse. 
  7. Tip the contents into a powerful food processor and blend until the shell pieces are tiny. 
  8. Cover a big bowl with a large piece of muslin. 
  9. Pour the contents into the muslin, then squeeze out every last drop out of the shell mixture and discard the leftovers. You will now be left with a smooth soup.
  10. Return the soup to a saucepan and add the cream and lobster meat. Let the soup heat through, then divide it between 4 bowls. 
  11. Sprinkle parsley on top and serve immediately with fresh, crusty bread. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Boil
  • Cuisine: French

Keywords: lobster bisque recipe, lobster bisque from shells, french lobster recipe, french soup recipe