Special Lobster Bisque

This lobster bisque recipe was passed on to me from my Aunt Doris (who in turn had it passed on to her). Seafood is a local favorite on the East End of Long Island due to its fishing community. Fresh seafood is best.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 279 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup light cream
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 4 ½ cups milk
• ½ teaspoon celery salt
• 3 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 ½ cups chicken stock
• 3 cups cooked lobster meat, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and celery salt until well blended. Gradually stir in the milk so that no lumps form. Stir in the chicken stock and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the soup begins to thicken.

Step 2

Add onion and lobster; season with paprika. Cook and stir for 10 more minutes. Stir in the cream, heat through, and serve.