Lobster Soup

My mom has used this lobster soup recipe since I can remember. A special treat at Thanksgiving and always a hit! For an even better flavor, you can simmer the soup for longer before adding cream. May also may be made the day before — add cream when ready to reheat and serve.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 307 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt to taste
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 6 tablespoons margarine
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 ½ cups lobster meat
• 4 ½ cups milk
• 1 ½ onions, thinly sliced
• 1 pinch celery flakes
• 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• ¾ cup light cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery flakes; blend well. Slowly stir in milk and chicken stock; cook and stir for 10 minutes. Add lobster, onion, and parsley; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add cream to desired consistency; reheat and season to taste.