Luscious Lobster Bisque

White wine, heavy cream, and chicken or fish stock make the broth for this lovely bisque. You will need an eight quart stockpot for this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 538 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup margarine
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 6 lobster tails

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter or margarine over medium heat in a large saucepan or stockpot; add the onion, garlic, carrot, bay leaf, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens. Add the lobster shells, and cook until they turn red.

Step 2

Add the wine and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the bay leaf. Remove the lobster shells; remove the meat from the shell, and set aside.

Step 4

Place the soup, in batches if necessary, in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Return the soup to the pot, and bring to a boil. Add the cream and any lobster meat you may have, and heat through. Check for seasoning. Sprinkle with the parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.