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Lobster Soup

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 Blender or immersion blender
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer
  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole lobsters
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the lobsters, cooking for 8-10 minutes until bright red.
  • Remove the lobsters and let cool, then extract the meat and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened.
  • Add white wine and cook until reduced by half.
  • Stir in tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Add lobster shells to the mixture and pour in water, bringing to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and discard.
  • Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
  • Strain the soup through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl, discarding solids.
  • Return the strained soup to the saucepan and stir in heavy cream.
  • Add the lobster meat and lemon juice, heating gently.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For best results, choose live lobsters and ensure they are fresh for maximum flavor. When blending the soup, be cautious as hot liquids can expand. Allow the soup to rest to enhance the flavors, and for a thicker consistency, consider reducing the soup further before adding the cream. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
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