Lobster Bisque

A rich, creamy lobster bisque made from scratch with whole lobsters, aromatics, and a velvety roux-based broth.

By Manny Michael

1 hour 5 minutes

Soup

American

Ingredients

• Lobster meat, chopped, or crab meat
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 cups seafood stock
• Cayenne pepper
• Paprika
• Salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Remove the lobster meat from the shells and chop it into small pieces.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter.
3. Add the minced garlic and chopped red onion.
4. Cook for a couple of minutes, until fragrant and softened.
5. Add the flour and stir until combined.
6. Add the heavy cream and seafood stock.
7. Stir and bring to a simmer.
8. Add the lobster meat or crab meat.
9. Season with cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
10. Stir well and simmer for about 15 minutes.
11. Serve warm.