Easy Homemade Lobster Bisque
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4.9
Easy Homemade Lobster Bisque
Description
This lobster bisque begins by extracting flavor from lobster shells simmered with onion in butter and chicken broth. The shells are removed to leave a rich lobster broth base. Separately, diced vegetables such as onion, carrot, celery, and garlic are sautéed in butter, then combined with white wine and cooking sherry, which cook down to concentrate flavor.
Adding Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, thyme, bay leaf, tomato paste, and the lobster broth creates a layered, aromatic mixture that simmers until thickened. An immersion blender purées the soup to a smooth, creamy consistency before adding half and half and the reserved lobster meat. The bisque gently simmers to thicken slightly before serving.
This bisque offers a silky, velvety texture paired with tender lobster chunks and a complex savory flavor profile with subtle heat and herbal notes. It suits special occasions or elegant starters.
Variations can include using store-bought lobster broth or base, substituting shrimp, or seasoning with curry or fresh herbs to customize the dish. Leftover lobster from other meals can be repurposed effectively.
Ingredients
- ½ pound lobster meat cooked, with shells if possible
- ¼ cup butter divided
- ½ cup onion divided, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup carrot diced
- ½ cup celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup white wine
- ⅓ cup cooking sherry
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dashes Tabasco sauce
- ¾ teaspoon thyme dried leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 ounces tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups half and half or light cream
Instructions
- Remove the meat from the shells and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Add shells and ¼ cup onion and cook over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned. Add chicken broth and simmer for 10 minutes, covered. Strain, discard shells, and set the lobster broth aside.
- Melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add remaining onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until onion is softened. Add white wine and sherry and cook until almost evaporated. Add Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce and cook until almost evaporated.
- Stir in the lobster broth (from step 2), thyme, bay leaf, and tomato paste. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until thickened. Remove bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
- Add in cream and simmer until thickened, about 3-5 minutes, stir in lobster meat, and serve immediately. Garnish with chives if desired.
Notes
- You can simplify by using lobster broth or lobster base instead of making homemade broth.
- Shells from cooked lobster add extra flavor if reserved for broth stock.
- Frozen or canned lobster meat works as a substitute if fresh meat is unavailable.
- Shrimp can replace or complement lobster meat in this bisque for variety.
- Season to taste with curry powder, fresh herbs, or hot sauce for personalized flavor adjustments.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 336 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 988mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3639IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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