Bisque de Homard au Pistou recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 11 2026
RestaurantsBouchard Inn & Chanterelle RestaurantBisque De Homard Au Pistou Recipe

Bisque De Homard Au Pistou Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Indulge in our luxurious Lobster Bisque with Pistou, a velvety soup that captures the essence of the sea. Rich, creamy, and infused with a fragrant basil pistou, each spoonful offers a delightful balance of sweetness from succulent lobster and the aromatic freshness of herbs. A true culinary masterpiece that warms the soul and tantalizes the palate.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lobster

    In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the lobster tails and cook for about 5-6 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove the tails, let them cool, and then chop the meat into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the shells.

  2. 2

    Make the Base

    In the same pot, add the remaining butter, finely chopped shallots, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they become translucent. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Stock and Simmer

    Pour in the fish stock, add the lobster shells, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

  4. 4

    Blend the Soup

    Remove the lobster shells and use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and bring back to a gentle simmer.

  5. 5

    Finish with Lobster and Pistou

    Add the chopped lobster meat back into the bisque and heat through. Serve the bisque hot, drizzled with pistou on top.

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