Description:

bisque of lobster is similar to a stew, but is thickened with flour.

Source:

A Feast of Soups, Jacqueline Heriteau

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds cooked lobster meat (2-1/2 lbs (1.1 kg). uncooked)
• 2 cups (475 ml) cold water
• 3 cups (700 ml) milk
• 1 cup (225 ml) heavy cream
• 6 tbsp (90 ml) butter
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• paprika

Preparation

• In a saucepan over medium low heat, combine lobster and water.
• Cover, bring to a simmer, and cook 30 minutes.
• Puree in a blender or a food processor, 2 cups (475 ml) at a time.
• Return to kettle, stir in milk and cream, and scald.
• In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the flour.
• Beating constantly, add the broth and cook, stirring, until bubbly.
• Add salt and paprika to taste.
• Ladle into soup bowls.

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