Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMitchell’s Seafood HouseMaine Lobster Bisque (bowl) Recipe

Maine Lobster Bisque (bowl) Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Make Maine Lobster Bisque (bowl) Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Vegetables

Liquids

Herbs and Spices

Fats

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lobster

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole Maine lobster and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until it turns bright red. Remove it from the pot, let it cool, and then remove the meat from the claws and tail. Set aside the lobster meat and keep the shells.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

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

  2. 4

    Make the Stock

    Add the lobster shells to the pot and pour in the dry white wine. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Then, add the chicken stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.

  3. 5

    Blend the Bisque

    After simmering, remove the pot from heat. Remove the bay leaf and lobster shells. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. You can also transfer it to a blender in batches.

  4. 6

    Finish with Cream

    Return the bisque to low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and adjust seasoning if needed. Allow it to heat through for about 5 minutes.

  5. 7

    Add Lobster Meat

    Finally, add the reserved lobster meat to the bisque and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Bisque

    Ladle the lobster bisque into bowls. Garnish with fresh thyme or a drizzle of cream if desired. Serve hot.

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