How to Make Quick Lobster Bisque - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably luxurious about a steaming bowl of lobster bisque. This creamy, indulgent soup is the perfect way to elevate a weeknight dinner or impress guests at a dinner party. And the best part? It doesn't have to take hours to prepare. With this quick lobster bisque recipe, you can have a restaurant-quality dish on the table in no time.

Lobster bisque is a classic French soup that is traditionally made with lobster, cream, and a flavorful broth. It's rich, velvety t...

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups half-and-half
  • 1 ½ cups lobster stock
  • 3 cups cooked lobster meat, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons minced onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced celery
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
  • 1 cup cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir flour, sea salt, celery salt, and black pepper into the butter. Gradually stir half-and-half into the mixture, taking care that no lumps form. Add lobster stock; stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until the soup begins to thicken, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir lobster, tomato paste, onion, and celery into the soup; season with paprika, thyme, and seafood seasoning. Continue cooking the soup to heat the onion and celery, about 10 minutes. Add cream; stir. Cook until hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 148mg
    • Sodium: 683mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 192mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 528mg