Lobster Bisque

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 4 Tbsp butter

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped

• 1 stalk celery, chopped

• 1 medium carrot, chopped

• 1/2 onion, chopped

• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika

• 1/4 cup flour

• 4 cups (32 oz) seafood broth

• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half milk (or 3/4 cup milk + 3/4 cup heavy cream)

• 4 tsp tomato paste

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

• 2 or more lobsters, cooked and cubed (or substitute crab, shrimp, or salmon)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Fresh dill and green onion (for garnish)

Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.

• Add potatoes, mushrooms, celery, carrot, and onion.

• Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until tender.

2️⃣ Build the Base

• Stir in smoked paprika and flour until well combined.

• Gradually add seafood broth, tomato paste, and lemon juice, stirring until smooth.

• Blend in half-and-half milk.

3️⃣ Simmer & Thicken

• Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce to simmer for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through.

• Stir frequently; the soup will thicken naturally.

4️⃣ Optional: Blend for Smoothness

• If you prefer a smoother texture, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until creamy.

5️⃣ Add the Lobster

• Stir in lobster meat at the very end.

• Simmer for 5 minutes until the lobster is heated through.

6️⃣ Serve

• Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

• Garnish with fresh dill and chopped green onions.

• Serve with crusty French bread for dipping.

Tips for the Best Bisque

• Seafood Broth Boost: Use homemade lobster or shrimp stock for maximum flavor.

• Extra Creamy: Stir in an additional 1/4 cup cream for a richer soup.

• Vegetable Variety: Add leeks or fennel for a more complex flavor profile.

• This is a heartier version of the unbelievably delicious Lobster Bisque! 
  With a piece of crusty French bread, it’s more of a meal than just a soup. I’m sure you will love this soup as much as we did. Your family will feel like they are dining at a 5-star Restaurant!!!

  Lobster Bisque is usually creamy and smooth. This is a heartier Chowder-like version of this unbelievably delicious soup!

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  With a piece of crusty French bread, it’s more of a meal than just a soup. I’m sure you will love this recipe as much as we did. Your family will feel like they are dining at a 5-star Restaurant!!!

  Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Medium Potatoes, peeled, cleaned, and cubed
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery, chopped
  • 1 Medium Carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 Onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 32 oz. or 4 cups Seafood Broth
  • 1 1/2 cups Half and Half milk (or use Half whole milk/half heavy cream)
  • 4 tsp. tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp. squeezed Lemon juice
  • 2 or more Lobsters, cooked and cubed (you can use crab, shrimp, or salmon)
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • dill and green onion for the garnish (or your favorite herbs)

   

   

  Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add potatoes, mushrooms, celery, carrot, and onion. Cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add smoked paprika and flour, mix well.
  3. Stir in the Seafood broth, tomato paste, and lemon juice. Stir until well blended.
  4. Blend in half-and-half milk.
  5. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked.
  6. Stir frequently until soup thickens.
  7. Adjust the flavor with salt and pepper.
  8. You can pour the mixture into the blender if you like.
  9. Add the Lobster meat at the very end, simmer for 5 minutes until heated.
  10. Garnish with fresh dill, chopped green onions, or your favorites!

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