Creamy Lobster Bisque Is The Perfect Soup To Make For The Holidays
by Anonymous
Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: ooked lobster meat
- Not vegetarian: ooked lobster meat
- Not gluten-free: all-purpose flour → try gluten-free plain flour
- Not dairy-free: butter → try dairy-free butter
- Not low-FODMAP: all-purpose flour → try gluten-free plain flour
- Not low-histamine: seafood or fish stock
- Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: all-purpose flour → try wholemeal flour
- Not kidney-friendly: ooked lobster meat
- Not pescatarian: ooked lobster meat
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
About this recipe
A rich, velvety French-style soup made with lobster, aromatics, tomato, and cream, offering sweet shellfish flavour and luxurious texture, traditionally served as an elegant starter for special occasions.
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Ingredients
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4
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butter
1
onion — finely chopped
2
arrots — peeled and finely chopped
2
s celery — finely chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2
loves garlic — minced
2
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2
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4
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seafood or fish stock
1 1/4
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dry white wine
1
bay leaf
3
s fresh thyme
1 /2
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1
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ooked lobster meat — chopped
Finely chopped chives
Instructions
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In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, heat butter. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until soft, about . Season with salt and pepper, then stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook until garlic is fragrant and tomato paste coats vegetables, about . Sprinkle over flour and cook, more.
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Pour in seafood stock and wine, then stir in bay leaf and thyme. Reduce heat and let simmer until liquid is reduced and flavors meld, stirring occasionally, .
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Remove bay leaf and thyme and purée with an immersion blender until very smooth. Return to medium-low heat and stir in heavy cream and lobster meat, cooking just until warm, about .
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Garnish with chives before serving.
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Do you buy your lobster pre-cooked?
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Yes! I don't want to deal with a live lobster.
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No, I like to cook it myself.
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serves 4AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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