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Bisque de Homard Keto

The most luxurious soup in the French repertoire — a deeply enriched lobster bisque made from shells roasted until coral-red, simmered with Cognac, cream, and a touch of cayenne.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lobster tails (or 1 whole lobster, cooked and shells reserved)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 100 ml Cognac or brandy
  • 200 ml dry white wine
  • 600 ml fish stock
  • 400 ml heavy cream
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Fresh tarragon
  • Salt and white pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 220°C. Roast lobster shells 15 minutes until bright red and fragrant.
  • Melt butter and oil in large pot. Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and garlic 10 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, cook 3 minutes. Add roasted shells.
  • Pour in Cognac and flambé carefully (or simmer to evaporate). Add white wine, reduce by half.
  • Add fish stock, cayenne, paprika, and tarragon. Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Strain through a fine sieve, pressing shells firmly. Discard solids.
  • Add heavy cream to strained broth. Simmer 10 minutes. Season well.
  • Dice reserved lobster meat. Ladle bisque into warm bowls, top with lobster pieces and fresh tarragon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 480kcal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 34g | Fiber: 1g
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