Lightened-Up Lobster Bisque
Prep Time
Serves
Cooking Mode
4 cooked lobster tails, with shell
3 cups Compliments Chicken Broth, 35% Less Sodium
4 bay leaves
2 tbsp butter
1 pkg mirepoix mix
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
¼ cup tomato paste
1 tbsp paprika
1 ½ cup milk
2 tbsp finely chopped chives
4 cooked lobster tails, with shell
3 cups Compliments Chicken Broth, 35% Less Sodium
4 bay leaves
2 tbsp butter
1 pkg mirepoix mix
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
¼ cup tomato paste
1 tbsp paprika
1 ½ cup milk
2 tbsp finely chopped chives
Directions
1Remove lobster tails from shells; chop and set aside. With scissors, cut shells into smaller pieces and add broth, shells and bay leaves to medium saucepan set over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and discard shells and bay leaves.
2Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan set over medium heat, add mirepoix and cook for 5 to 8 min. or until softened and lightly browned. Sprinkle flour over top and cook for 1 min; add tomato paste and paprika and cook 1 more min. Gradually whisk in strained broth, then stir in milk and bring to a simmer; cook for 12 to 15 min. or until thickened and vegetables are tender.
3Using a hand blender, purée until smooth. Stir reserved chopped lobster into mixture. Heat over low heat until lobster is warmed through and stir in chives.
Tips
1
For an elegant presentation, reserve the meat of 1 lobster tail and slice into medallions. Serve on top of soup along with whole chives.
2
This recipe is an excellent source of vitamin A and an excellent source of vitamin C
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