Creamy Lobster Soup

Indulge in the rich and luxurious flavors of Creamy Lobster Soup! A perfect blend of tender lobster, creamy broth, and aromatic spices for an elegant dining experience.Tips for Enhancing Your Creamy Lobster Soup

Cook the lobster:
🦞 Step 1: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and cook for 5-7 minutes until the shells turn bright red. Remove and set aside to cool. Once cooled, remove the meat from the shells and chop into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the shells.
Sauté the vegetables:
🧈 Step 2: In a large pot, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Add tomato paste and spices:
🍅 Step 3: Stir in the tomato paste and paprika. Cook for 1 minute, mixing well.
Simmer with stock and shells:
🥛 Step 4: Add the seafood stock and the reserved lobster shells. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes to infuse the soup with the lobster flavor.
Blend and strain:
🥄 Step 5: Remove the shells and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a velvety texture.
Thicken the soup:
🧈 Step 6: In a separate pan, melt 1 tbsp butter and whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, then whisk this mixture into the soup to thicken it.
Add cream and lobster meat:
🥄 Step 7: Stir in the heavy cream and chopped lobster meat. Heat gently for 5 minutes without boiling. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Serve:
🍵 Step 8: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, a drizzle of cream, or toasted bread on the side.