Creamy and Flavorful Lobster Bisque Recipe

Annie's Lobster Bisque is a deliciously creamy and flavorful soup that will transport you to the seaside. Made with fresh lobster meat, aromatic vegetables, and an assortment of spices, this bisque is a perfect dish for special occasions or cozy nights in. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal. Get ready to experience the luxurious taste of this classic French soup!

Ingredients

• 2 fresh lobsters
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 4 cups seafood stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook for 8 minutes. Remove from the pot and let them cool. Once cooled, remove the meat from the shells and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
4. Add the brandy to the pot and let it simmer for a couple of minutes to cook off the alcohol.
5. Pour in the seafood stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
6. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth.
7. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
8. Add the chopped lobster meat to the soup and cook for another 5 minutes until the lobster is heated through.
9. Serve the lobster bisque hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

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