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January 20, 2017 · 38 Comments

Rich and Creamy Lobster Bisque

Recipe Archive· Soup

Homemade Rich and Creamy Lobster Bisque


Lobster Bisque is one of my favorite soups. I actually shared Lobster Bisque last year with you. This recipe though is a bit more involved if you want to use fresh lobster which is well worth the bit of trouble. Canned also works if you want something a bit easier. The soup is very rich, so it doesn’t take an enormous bowl to satisfy your hunger. The flavors flow together so well you won’t be able to distinguish where one starts and the other leaves off. This version is definitely one to use for a special occasion. You won’t be disappointed!

Homemade Rich and Creamy Lobster Bisque

Rich and Creamy Lobster Bisque

Rich and Creamy Lobster Bisque Don’t be afraid by the long list of spices. The soup is very rich, so it doesn’t take an enormous bowl to satisfy your hunger.
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lobster, soup
Method: Stove Top
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Adjust Servings: 6
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Marilyn
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Ingredients

  • 2 1- pound live lobsters
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 large celery stalk sliced
  • 1 small carrot sliced
  • 1 garlic head cut in half crosswise
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 whole black peppercorns
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup dry Sherry
  • 4 cups fish stock or bottled clam juice
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Bring large pot of water to boil. Add lobsters head first and boil until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Using tongs, transfer lobsters to large bowl. Reserve 2 cups cooking liquid. Cool lobsters.
  • Working over large bowl to catch juices, cut off lobster tails and claws. Crack tail and claw shells and remove lobster meat. Coarsely chop lobster meat; cover and chill. Coarsely chop lobster shells and bodies; transfer to medium bowl. Reserve juices from lobster in large bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Add lobster shells and bodies and sauté until shells begin to brown, about 8 minutes. Add onion and next 8 ingredients. Mix in brandy and Sherry. Boil until almost all liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add fish stock, reserved 2 cups lobster cooking liquid and lobster juices. Simmer 1 hour.
  • Strain soup through sieve set over large saucepan, pressing firmly on solids. Whisk tomato paste into soup. Simmer until soup is reduced to 3 cups, about 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Add cream to soup and simmer 5 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water. Add to soup and boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Mix lobster meat into soup and stir to heat through. Ladle soup into bowls.

Notes

Note:I grated a bit of parmesan cheese over the top of each bowl.
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Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 31g (62%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 216mg (72%) | Sodium: 989mg (41%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankalice says

    October 20, 2019 at 10:51 AM

    I’ve never made this but I have had it at several restaurants. Believe it or not but the best lobster bisque I ever had was at a small seaside restaurant in Rosarito, Mexico. I’ll have to try this recipe out since my family loves lobster.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 20, 2019 at 4:20 PM

      Is that a coastal town?? I bet a lot of recipes there were delicious. I love real Mexican cuisine. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week!

      Reply
      • blankAlice V says

        October 21, 2019 at 7:21 AM

        yes it is. It’s pretty popular with American tourists because it’s only a few hours drive from the California/Mexico boarder.

        Reply
  2. blankJulie Briones says

    October 19, 2019 at 11:46 PM

    comfy fall recipe! It’s just about time to start soup season in So Cal! 😉

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 20, 2019 at 10:25 AM

      Thanks Julie! I love this time of year to walk as well as cook. It is CrockTober!! Easy meals done without worry. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  3. blankChas Greener says

    October 17, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    My family will love this one, thanks for sharing – Pinned

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 17, 2019 at 8:36 PM

      Thank you Chas. And thanks for the pin!! Have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  4. blankRobin says

    October 16, 2019 at 2:51 PM

    I love lobster bisque, but I’ve never tried making it. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at the Creative Muster. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be sharing next week. Pinning!
    Robin?

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    • blankMarilyn says

      October 16, 2019 at 7:18 PM

      Thank you Robin for the nice words. And also for the PIN! I need all the help I can get. I am just now learning strategy for Pinterest and not just relying on my social buttons. Enjoy a wonderful week!

      Reply
  5. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    October 13, 2019 at 6:52 PM

    That is a beautiful soup! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope your week is amazing!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 13, 2019 at 10:18 PM

      Thank you Helen! I am glad you like the soup. Have a great evening!

      Reply
  6. blankMiz Helen says

    February 1, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Your Lobster Bisque looks fabulous, I wish we could get live Lobster here but I will just have to enjoy it when we visit the coast! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 1, 2017 at 5:52 PM

      I also love fresh anything. It is worth all the bother. I hope you get to the coast soon! Have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  7. blankLisa/Syncopated Mama says

    January 30, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    Yay for a bisque recipe that actually includes the shell that makes it a bisque! So glad you shared it with us at #FridayFrivolity, Marilyn!

    Reply
  8. blankLisa Ehrman says

    January 27, 2017 at 4:25 PM

    Wow! This does sound rich and delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Together on Tuesdays 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 28, 2017 at 8:32 PM

      I am glad it appeals to you Lisa! I will see you on Tuesday!

      Reply
  9. blankNikki Frank-Hamilton says

    January 25, 2017 at 2:30 PM

    This sounds so delish! And it looks like a great project for Bruce and I to work on together. I would rely on him for the cooking and cleaning up the lobsters. What a fun evening together, culminating in a great bowl soup, one of our favorites!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 25, 2017 at 2:45 PM

      Hope you enjoy it. It is a great project for the family. Or, use prepared lobster! Thank you and have a great week!

      Reply
  10. blankSandra L Garth says

    January 25, 2017 at 12:47 PM

    I do believe my husband would throw a parade in my honor if I made this! Thank you for sharing with us at Celebrate Your Story.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 25, 2017 at 2:34 PM

      I would be matchingright along side of him! Thank you and have a great week!

      Reply
  11. blankMelissa Ruddy says

    January 23, 2017 at 6:13 PM

    Oh my husband will LOVE this one! Maybe I will make it as a special treat for Valentine’s Day

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 23, 2017 at 7:09 PM

      Thanks Melissa! I hope he enjoys it. ( P.s. I tried to add a comment on your party post but didnt see anywhere to add comments!)

      Reply
  12. blankJess says

    January 23, 2017 at 12:31 PM

    This sounds tasty!

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 23, 2017 at 3:43 PM

      You are welcome Jess. Have a great week!

      Reply
  13. blankAngie Rose says

    January 22, 2017 at 9:56 PM

    This would be perfect for the chilly week ahead! I might just have to make it 🙂 #DIDI

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 23, 2017 at 3:43 PM

      If you do I hope you enjoy! Have a great week!

      Reply
  14. blankMother of 3 says

    January 22, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    My husband loves lobster bisque; I have never thought to try making it myself. Pinned!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 22, 2017 at 3:46 PM

      This is so easy that you will surprise him! Thanks for commenting Joanne! Have a wonderful week.

      Reply
      • blankMother of 3 says

        January 25, 2017 at 11:20 AM

        Thanks for sharing with us at Together on Tuesdays.

        Reply
        • blankMarilyn says

          January 25, 2017 at 2:33 PM

          You are welcome Joanne!

          Reply
  15. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    January 22, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    I might like lobster this way!! It looks amazingly good! Thanks for sharing on the what’s for dinner link up!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 22, 2017 at 11:03 AM

      Yes. This is the way I love lobster. It is so creamy! Thanks for stopping over! Have a wonderful week. “WhatsForDinner

      Reply
  16. blankheidi says

    June 11, 2015 at 3:02 AM

    Can I come over when you have this the next time? You always have the greatest recipes.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 11, 2015 at 12:05 PM

      Heidi, you actually made me blush! I am so glad and lucky to have you as a reader. You are welcome to come anytime!

      Reply
  17. blankSandy Sandmeyer says

    June 7, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    I can’t get my son to eat lobster by itself, but he loves lobster bisque, as do the rest of us. This recipe looks simple and tasty. Thank you for sharing it at the #AnythingGoes Link Party!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 7, 2015 at 7:37 PM

      You are very welcome Sandy! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  18. blankSue says

    June 7, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    This looks delicious! Its winter here so I might try this next weekend. Thanks for sharing at #AnythingGoes and being such a great cohost.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 7, 2015 at 7:10 PM

      You are welcome Sue! Hope you enjoy it. We are havng a very cold and wrt June here in Mchgan. Soup is tops on my agenda!

      Reply

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