Hal’s Soup Du Jour Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Garlic and Tomato Paste

   Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add Stock and Seasonings

   Pour in the seafood stock, and add the dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Incorporate Seafood

   Add the shrimp and lobster meat to the pot. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.

5. 5

   Add Cream

   Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

6. 6

   Serve

   Remove the bay leaf and ladle the bisque into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.