(EASY) Lobster Bisque | Chef Lorious

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor.

lobster

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: crab

Shrimp is lower in calories, while crab can be more budget-friendly.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pot.

Broil the lobster for 10-12 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Add mirepoix (celery, carrots, onions) to the pot and cook until soft.

Add garlic paste, thyme, salt, and a dash of cayenne pepper to the vegetables.

Stir in about 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and mix well.

Add approximately 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of flour to thicken the bisque.

Deglaze the pot with about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of cognac.

Pour in 5 cups of water and add Better Than Bouillon lobster base for flavor.

Bring the mixture to a boil, allowing the flour to thicken the soup.

Puree the soup using a blender or immersion blender until smooth, straining it afterward to remove any bits.

Return the pureed soup to the pot and heat it up.

Add about 1 cup of heavy cream, adjusting to taste, and stir until combined.

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