How do I whip up a lobster bisque?

Indulge in a creamy and luxurious delight with our 'lobster bisque' recipe! Warm your soul and let the flavors of the sea wash over you.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I whip up a lobster bisque. Items include: Lobsters Butter Onion Carrots Celery Stalks Garlic Cloves Tomato Paste Dry White Wine Fish or Vegetable Stock Heavy Cream Paprika Salt Pepper Fresh Parsley

Lobsters 2 fresh lobsters
Butter 2 tablespoons
Onion 1 (diced)
Carrots 2 (diced)
Celery Stalks 2 (diced)
Garlic Cloves 4 (minced)
Tomato Paste 2 tablespoons
Dry White Wine 1 cup
Fish or Vegetable Stock 4 cups
Heavy Cream 2 cups
Paprika 1 teaspoon
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
Fresh Parsley Sprinkle for garnish

Take note
Caution: This recipe may cause serious cravings for lobster bisque. Proceed with caution and have plenty of hungry friends ready to enjoy this delicious dish with you!

1

Gather the Ingredients

Before we start cooking, let's make sure we have everything we need. You'll need 2 fresh lobsters, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 onion (diced), 2 carrots (diced), 2 celery stalks (diced), 4 garlic cloves (minced), 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 cup of dry white wine, 4 cups of fish or vegetable stock, 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt and pepper to taste, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.

2

Prepare the Lobsters

Now it's time to handle those lobsters! Start by filling a large pot with water and bringing it to a boil. Add some salt to the water, then carefully place the lobsters in the pot. Cook them for about 8-10 minutes, until they turn bright red. Once cooked, remove the lobsters from the pot and let them cool slightly. Once they're cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the shells and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Set the meat aside and save the shells for later.

3

Make the Soup Base

In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté them until they become soft and fragrant, usually takes about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until it reduces slightly.

4

Add the Lobster Shells

Now it's time to add some flavor! Toss those lobster shells we saved earlier into the soup pot. Pour in the fish or vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors from the shells to infuse into the broth.

5

Strain and Blend

Place a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl or another pot. Carefully strain the soup, separating the liquid from the solids. Press down on the shells and vegetables to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the strained solids.

6

Add Cream and Seasoning

Return the strained soup to the pot and place it over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and paprika, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Remember, a pinch of sea salt and a dash of black pepper can work wonders! Let the soup heat gently for a few minutes without boiling.

7

Serve and Enjoy

Ladle the velvety lobster bisque into bowls, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and get ready to dive into pure bliss! This creamy and delightful soup pairs perfectly with a crusty baguette or some oyster crackers. Share it with loved ones and savor the decadent flavors of the sea!