Spicy Lobster Bisque

Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked lobster meat, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Add the lobster meat and cream and simmer for another 15 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Lobster bisque is a traditional French soup, often served as a first course before a meal.
• This dish was invented in the 1700s, and was originally a peasant dish made with the leftover lobster shells.
• The addition of cream to the bisque makes it richer and creamier, and adds a luxuriousness to the dish.