luscious lobster bisque

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 6 lobster tails
• 1 cup white
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• melt the butter or margarine over medium heat in a large saucepan or stockpot; add the onion, garlic, carrot, bay leaf, and thyme. cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens. add the lobster shells, and cook until they turn red.
• add the and tomatoes. bring to a gentle boil, and simmer for about 5 minutes. add the stock and bring to a boil. reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• remove the bay leaf. remove the lobster shells; remove the meat from the shell, and set aside.
• place the soup, in batches if necessary, in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. return the soup to the pot, and bring to a boil. add the cream and any lobster meat you may have, and heat through. check for seasoning. sprinkle with the parsley, and season with salt and pepper. serve.