Easy Lobster Bisque recipe - Fab Everyday (2024)

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It’s soup season! Time to bring out all your favorite warm, comforting soup recipes. I am so excited to share my lobster bisque recipe with you today, as it’s one of our favorite homemade soup recipes. It’s very popular on the Red Lobster menu during lunch time as well. It’s seriously delicious! This elegant and delicious soup is done in under 30 minutes (including prep)! If you’re looking for an easy lobster bisque recipe, look no further than this rich and creamy soup. It’s impressive enough to serve for guests, but quick and easy enough to make just for yourself.

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What you need to make this easy lobster bisque

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  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup lobster meat
  • 1 shallot, minced (should be about 2 tablespoons)
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (you can substitute half-and-half or more milk if you prefer, but the cream really adds something special)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper (to taste)
  • Pinch paprika
  • Chopped fresh chives (for garnish)

How to make lobster bisque soup

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To make this easy lobster bisque, start by melting the butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the lobster meat and shallots and sauté until the shallots are soft.

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Add the flour to the pot and stir until it is well blended with the other ingredients and light golden.

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Add milk, cream, chicken stock, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and paprika, stirring until the tomato paste has blended into the soup.

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Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lobster bisque has thickened.

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Serve the homemade lobster bisque in bowls and garnish with chives.

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So rich, creamy and delicious! You’d never guess how easy it is to make this lobster bisque recipe.

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Here’s the easy lobster bisque recipe! Please leave a rating if you love it as much as we do. Enjoy!

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Lobster Bisque

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

This elegant and delicious soup is done in under 30 minutes! If you're looking for an easy lobster bisque recipe, look no further than this rich and creamy soup.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup lobster meat
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper (to taste)
  • Pinch paprika
  • Chopped fresh chives (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the lobster meat and shallots and sauté until the shallots are soft.
  2. Add the flour to the pot and stir until it is well blended with the other ingredients and light golden. Add milk, cream, chicken stock, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and paprika, stirring until the tomato paste has blended into the soup. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  3. Serve in bowls and garnish with chives.

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Comments

  1. Barbara says

    I cannot find the nutritional info. Am I overlooking it?
    I follow Keto so it is important. Thank you

    Reply

    • Ramona Cruz-Peters says

      Unfortunately I don’t have the nutritional info. I would make sure to look carefully at the ingredients list for anything that you may not be able to have.

      Reply

    • Ramona Cruz-Peters says

      Hi Barbara- in case you didn’t notice, another reader made some edits to make this keto-friendly. See Dina’s comment in case it helps!

      Reply

  2. Dina says

    I made this lobster bisque with a couple adjustments to make it keto. Instead of 2 cups of milk I used 1 cup of heavy cream mixed with 1 cup of water. I still used the required heavy cream. So I used 2 cups of heavy cream and 1 cup of water. No milk. I also used about a 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum instead of flour (I started with a 1/4 teaspoon). I also added extra lobster! I served my husband’s in a bread bowl and he loved it. I paired mine with a caesar salad and of course in a good old fashion bowl lol it was delicious!! This was my first attempt at lobster bisque and it was a winner!!

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    • Ramona Cruz-Peters says

      I am so glad you loved it! Thanks for sharing your keto edits!

      Reply

  3. Ria R says

    ABSOLUTELY DEELICIOUS!!!
    this recipe is super simple and yet very delicious. I added more lobster meat since I had it on hand. I’ve tried serval bisque recipes and this is my absolute fav!!! Thanks you for sharing . ❤️😊

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    • Ramona Cruz-Peters says

      I’m SO happy to hear that 🙂 thank you so much for taking the time to share!

      Reply

    • Sandra says

      Is the lobster meat cooked or raw?

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      • Ramona Cruz-Peters says

        I use chunk lobster meat from the seafood section of my grocery store that’s already been pre-boiled (or steamed) and chopped. If you have whole (raw) tails, I would boil or steam them, then chop before sautéing with the butter in this recipe. If you boil them, you can use some of the water in place of the chicken stock.

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  4. Carol Troendle says

    Can you make this ahead of time and reheat successfully?

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    • Ramona Cruz-Peters says

      I’ve not tried it personally. I’ve always made it the day I was going to serve it since it is so quick to make (about 25 minutes total). Sometimes to save even more time I’ll prep ingredients in advance (mince the shallots, measure other ingredients).

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      • Donna says

        I have frozen leftovers with good results. Still good as Freshly made.

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        • Ramona Cruz-Peters says

          That’s great to know! Thank you for sharing!

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          • Joy says

            Do you cook the lobster first?

          • Ramona Cruz-Peters says

            I use chunk lobster meat from the seafood section of my grocery store that’s already been pre-boiled (or steamed) and chopped. If you have whole (raw) tails, I would boil or steam them, then chop before sautéing with the butter in this recipe. If you boil them, you can use some of the water in place of the chicken stock.

  5. Sophie says

    Thank you so much for this recipe. My husband loved the lobster bisque, he even licked the bowl lol. I didn’t use chicken broth though. When I shell my shrimp I keep the shells in the freezer. So I boiled them and I think it gave the bisque a good flavour. Thanks again 👍

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    • Ramona Cruz-Peters says

      That is the best compliment, thank you!! I bet it was delicious with your homemade shrimp stock! I’ll have to keep that in mind and save my shells in the future.

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  6. Tiffany says

    I made this for the first time tonight as I was looking at different recipes, I found yours and so glad I did. I never write reviews but I have to tell you this so was delicious!! I used 5 lobsters that were leftover from a lobster party. I followed someone else’s recommendations and used 2 cups of heavy cream instead of the milk. I then added a 1/4 of lobster juice, and then added the water to make an even cup. I skipped out on shallots because I didn’t have any but it was still delicious!This was so easy to make and tastes like it was from a restaurant. Thank you!!!!

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    • Ramona Cruz-Peters says

      I’m so glad you like it! Thanks for sharing the modifications you made and how they worked for you!

      Reply

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Easy Lobster Bisque recipe - Fab Everyday (2024)

FAQs

How many days is lobster bisque good for in the fridge? ›

HOW LONG DOES LOBSTER BISQUE LAST IN THE FRIDGE? Refrigerate soup in airtight containers for up to 2 days only! You don't want to keep your lobster bisque refrigerated very long, as with most seafood. Reheat on low-medium heat.

What is the most common ingredient used in bisque? ›

The main ingredient of a bisque is usually a shellfish like lobster, crab, shrimp, or crayfish, but occasionally other ingredients such as tomato, pumpkin or chicken are used.

Does bisque always have cream? ›

Almost all bisques are finished with hot cream for a velvety texture. The richest bisques also include butter! Bisque should feel smooth and luxurious so it must be very thoroughly blended.

Is lobster bisque good for you? ›

“Lobster bisque has 20 percent of the daily recommended serving of fat, and most of it is saturated fat. Plus, there are close to one thousand grams of sodium!” Lobster is an excellent (albeit expensive) source of protein, but our recommendation? Save this soup for a special occasion.

Is 7 day old soup safe to eat? ›

Leftovers can be kept for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. After that, the risk of food poisoning goes up. If you don't think you'll be able to eat leftovers within four days, freeze them right away. Frozen leftovers will stay safe for a long time.

Is 5 day old soup ok to eat? ›

Most soups can only last in a refrigerator for 3 to 4 days until they risk going bad, so make sure you place your cooled vegetable soup promptly in the freezer before this point. Make sure your soup lasts well by placing it in an airtight freezer-safe container.

What is the classic thickener for a bisque? ›

Other thickening techniques, such as using rice or a roux – a concoction of flour and butter — are far more common in today's cooking and are the preferred way of thickening most bisques.

What is the classic thickening agent for seafood bisque? ›

Many seafood bisque recipes integrate cream into the soup, while others blend in cooked rice to give the bisque a creamy weight.

What thickens a bisque? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.

What is a traditional bisque? ›

A bisque is a French style of soup that is made from crustaceans, such as lobster, crab, shrimp, and crayfish; their shells are used to make a stock and the meat is incorporated into the finished dish.

What is the main liquid ingredient of a bisque? ›

French Mussel Bisque

A copious amount of wine, a whole bottle, is used for making the soup, while large amounts of half-and-half and cream thicken the soup at the end.

What is a true bisque? ›

A bisque is a creamy, thick soup that includes shellfish. Bisque is a method of extracting flavour from imperfect crabs, lobsters and shrimp that are traditionally not good enough to send to market. In an authentic bisque, the shells are ground to a fine paste and added to thicken the soup.

What is a good side dish for lobster bisque? ›

Side Dishes That Complement Lobster Bisque

A side of crusty French bread or garlic bread is perfect for soaking up the soup. For a healthier option, brown rice or quinoa can be great. Steamed or roasted vegetables like asparagus, green beans, or a medley of summer squash add color and texture to the meal.

Is there a lot of sugar in lobster bisque? ›

Nutritional Information & Ingredient Listing. Lobster Bisque: (222g) calories 310, calories from fat 210, total fat 24g, saturated fat 15g, trans fat 1g, cholesterol 115mg, sodium 680mg, total carbohydrate 13g, dietary fiber 1g, sugars 1g, protein 12g, vitamin a 20%, vitamin c 8%, calcium 10%, iron 4%.

Why is lobster bisque so good? ›

In American recipes, using a combination of lobster shells, bodies, claw meat, and tail meat provides the bisque its telltale taste and feel. Depending on the recipe, you will remove the lobster from the body, dice it, and add the chopped lobster meat to the broth and develop flavors that way.

How long until lobster bisque goes bad? ›

When does Lobster Bisque expire? Unopened, commercially canned Lobster Bisque typically has a shelf-life of 2-5 years past the printed date, as long as it was stored properly. Once opened, it should be considered for consumption within 3-4 days when kept in the refrigerator.

Can you eat homemade soup after 5 days? ›

For best safety and quality, plan to eat refrigerated soup within 3 to 4 days or freeze it. And avoid letting soup set at room temperature for more than TWO hours. Don't put a large pot of hot soup directly into your refrigerator.

How long can you eat lobster bisque? ›

How Long Does Lobster Bisque Last in the Fridge? Lobster Bisque should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. As with most seafood, it should not be stored longer than 2-3 days.

Can you eat lobster after 4 days? ›

Cooked lobster can be stored safely in the fridge for 3-4 days, but for maximum life, we suggest that you freeze cooked lobster.

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