Truro Lobster Bisque Recipe

Name: Truro Lobster Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 TBs butter or margarine; 1 large onion - diced; 4 medium to large carrots - peeled & diced; 4 stalks celery - diced; 1/4 cup brandy; 10 cups lobster stock; 3/4 cup long grain white rice; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup heavy cream; pinch of nutmeg; lobster meat in chunks - from 4 lb lobster is ideal, but can use less; salt to taste; garnish w/chives - optional

Servings: persons

6 TBs butter or margarine
1 large onion - diced
4 medium to large carrots - peeled & diced
4 stalks celery - diced
1/4 cup brandy
10 cups lobster stock
3/4 cup long grain white rice
1 tsp salt
1 cup heavy cream
pinch of nutmeg
lobster meat in chunks - from 4 lb lobster is ideal, but can use less
salt to taste
garnish w/chives - optional

1
In large pot over medium heat melt butter and saute onions for 5 minutes.
2
Add carrots and celery and saute for 7 minutes
3
Add brandy and cook for 5 minutes
4
Add lobster stock and bring to a boil
5
Add rice and salt and simmer for 40 minutes
6
Take pot off heat for 15 minutes
7
Puree contents in batches a blender and strain through a sieve - don't overfill blender with hot contents.
8
Return blended mixture to clean pot and heat below boiling. Stir constantly as it can stick. Add nutmeg and salt to taste.
9
Add as much of the cream as necessary to make smooth. It may need less than a cup.
10
Add lobster meat, heat through and serve.
11
Note: Lobster stock is best made when cooking lobster. After steaming or boiling lobster retain the liquid, add back remains of lobster (less guts), water, pepper corns, bay leaves and healthy amounts of onion, carrots and celery. Simmer for a few hours and strain.

1500

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 TBs butter or margarine, 1 large onion - diced, 4 medium to large carrots - peeled & diced, 4 stalks celery - diced, and more.

Yes, Truro Lobster Bisque falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Truro Lobster Bisque

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