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Easy Keto Lobster Bisque Recipe

By Lisa MarcAurele · Jan 29, 2021 · 80 Comments

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Make your own gourmet soup at home with this easy keto lobster bisque recipe. The best part about this keto soup recipe? This homemade version is also gluten-free and only has 390 calories and 4 net carbs per serving!

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Article Index
  • Keto Lobster Bisque Soup
  • Ingredients To Make Gluten-Free Lobster Bisque Soup
  • How To Thicken This Keto Lobster Bisque Recipe
  • How To Make Easy Lobster Bisque From Scratch
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Lobster Bisque 
  • Other Recipes To Try
  • Recipe

Keto Lobster Bisque Soup

As the winter weather returns, I thought it'd be great to make a low carb soup to bring in to work in my lunch crock. It's the perfect comfort food for cold winter days!

This is what really inspired me to put together a soup recipe...

Over the weekend, I bought some frozen Maine lobster tails at ALDI. They were a special holiday item and the price wasn't bad!

Maine lobster is readily available off the shores of Connecticut, so this is the first time I've bought frozen tails. Usually, I buy live lobsters which are always discounted in the summer but, I dislike cooking them live, so I sometimes order them to be freshly cooked at the grocery store.

Lobster meat is excellent for salads or dipping in butter for a delicious dinner. Better yet, it's simple to make a homemade lobster bisque, which is one of our favorite ways to enjoy this tasty seafood! 

What's Lobster Bisque?

Bisque is a French soup with a smooth yet thick and creamy texture. It's somewhat very similar to chowder.

However, chowder is typically thicker and full of chunky pieces of meat and vegetables while bisque has a smooth texture that contains a blend of wine and cream.

The soup consists of a tasty broth containing heavy cream and butter for more flavor and tomato for color. A classic bisque will also contain shellfish, such as crab, shrimp, or lobster. 

To get the smooth texture, the soup base is puréed before adding in the seafood meat. The only shellfish in an authentic lobster bisque recipe is lobster, which you can pair with vegetables and other garnishes. 

closeup of lobster bisque soup in serving pot with spoon

Ingredients To Make Gluten-Free Lobster Bisque Soup

To make this lobster bisque recipe from scratch, all you need are 9 ingredients plus a couple of spices you probably already have in your spice cupboard. It's really that simple! 

The spices we like to use in this soup recipe are celery salt, dried thyme, paprika, ground cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper.

Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low carb recipe.

Quick Tips: 

  • Use a low carb Worcestershire sauce. In case you didn't know it, many of the Worcestershire sauce bottles you will find at the store have a ton of carbs and sugar in it. Instead, try making my homemade version of keto Worcestershire sauce instead! 
  • Frozen vs. live lobsters. This honestly depends on what is easiest for you. I completely understand that lobster is not readily available for everyone in some areas. If you can get live lobsters, then great! If not, make sure to properly de-thaw the lobster tails before using it in this bisque. 

How To Thicken This Keto Lobster Bisque Recipe

Unfortunately, most bisque soups are thickened with flour or rice. It's not a lot, but since going low-carb and gluten-free, I avoid any questionable foods at restaurants.

I've read that some of the more traditional bisques actually contain ground-up seafood shells that have been made into a paste which is used to thicken the soup! 

To be honest, I didn't think the soup was that thin without adding a thickener. However, since I'm used to seeing it really thick, I sprinkled in some glucomannan powder.

If you aren't opposed to xanthan gum or guar gum, you could always sprinkle in a little of either or both to thicken it up. But, just using a large amount of cream in this lobster bisque recipe tends to thicken the soup base.

And, you always have the option to puree some of the lobster shells and use those as a thickener as well! 

How To Make Easy Lobster Bisque From Scratch

When it comes to making this soup recipe yourself, there are a few extra steps you will need to take to make this the best lobster bisque you have ever made! 

How To Properly Cook and Shell A Lobster Tail

Before you do anything else, the lobsters will need to be cooked in boiling water first.

If fresh, they will need to be dipped into boiling water while still alive. This is because lobsters contain bacteria that quickly releases toxins when the lobster dies.

However, if you would rather not cook something that is still moving, frozen lobster tails are available uncooked. The bacteria is not an issue because the tail meat isn't spoiled with the head removed immediately then frozen.

To cook the lobster:

  1. Boil a large pot of water.
  2. Add the lobster tails and boil until the shell becomes a bright red. This usually takes about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Remove the lobster tails and set aside to cool down. They will be extremely hot! 

Cooking Note: Do NOT throw away the boiled water. We are going to use it as a stock for the bisque.

To remove the meat from the lobster tail: 

After letting the lobster tail cool down, you are going to butterfly the tail to remove the meat. 

  1. Taking a pair of kitchen scissors, start by cutting the top of the shell, lengthwise, and cut straight down the middle right before the tail fins. 
  2. Very carefully, spread the shell open and use your fingers to remove the meat from the lobster shell in one piece. 
  3. Then, loosely chop up the lobster meat and set it to the side. 
preparing lobster meat for bisque soup

Start Cooking The Base Of The Soup

To start the bisque, all of the vegetables are sautéed in oil or butter. Because I like to make my soup simple, I only used a little onion and garlic.

However, celery and carrots are often used so you can add a little of those if desired. Then, wine is slowly added to deglaze the pan followed by the addition of the seasonings. Don't worry about the alcohol, it rapidly cooks off so there isn't any in the finished dish.

The lobster stock and a bit of tomato paste is added to the base.

Allow the bisque to simmer for about ten minutes!

making the lobster bisque soup base

Blend The Lobster Bisque Soup Together

After the soup has finished simmer, it's time to blend the soup altogether. A blender or food processor is then used to make the soup base smooth.

It's best to use an immersion blender so you can puree the mixture right in the pot. This works well for other soups like Brussels sprout soup too!

Add The Cream And Butter

I add in cream and butter after the base has been blended. If needed, I'll adjust the seasonings to taste as well. Finally, the lobster is added and the lobster bisque soup is simmered a bit longer.

Serve The Lobster Soup And Enjoy! 

After the soup has finished simmering one last time, use a ladle to serve yourself a bowl of soup and enjoy! 

using immersion blender to puree soup before adding lobster meat

What To Serve With Keto Lobster Bisque 

Lobster bisque can be served as the start to a full course dinner complete with seasonal low carb vegetables and roasted radishes. Although the main entree is usually another seafood dish, it doesn't have to be! I love to combine lobster with air fryer steak for a classic surf and turf meal.

The creamy lobster soup is also perfect for lunch. It can be the main dish by providing a large serving in a bowl with keto crackers on the side. But, my favorite option is to combine it with a tossed salad and a slice of low carb bread.

keto lobster bisque in personal crock with lobster meat on spoon

Frequently Asked Questions About Lobster Bisque 

The entire recipe and instructions are at the bottom of this post. First, I want to answer some common questions about this bisque soup. 

How many carbs are in a lobster bisque?

A traditional lobster bisque soup contains about 58 grams of carbs, which is a bit more than what a daily keto diet requires. You can tweak your lobster bisque recipe to have under ten net carbs per serving by switching out some ingredients.

For example, instead of using pureed rice or flour to thicken the soup, use glucomannan powder, xanthan gum, or guar gum.

Alternatively, use pureed cauliflower instead of cream to make the meal light yet creamy!

Is lobster keto-friendly?

Seafood is generally keto-friendly, and lobster is not an exception. It is high in protein like meat but contains other nutrients that improve cardiovascular health, mental health, and more.

Is lobster bisque healthy?

If you wonder how to make lobster bisque healthy, you don’t have to do much since the standard recipe contains several nutrients. My keto lobster bisque recipe takes things a step further by offering fewer calories but more nutrients by adding veggies! 

Can I store lobster bisque in the freezer?

Having lobster bisque on standby in the freezer means you can have this keto-friendly meal whenever you want. However, keeping bisque in the freezer and reheating it without the proper precautions will ruin its texture and flavor. 

Here’s how to store lobster bisque in the freezer without it clumping and curdling:

  • Let the bisque cool to room temperature after cooking.
  • Stir it thoroughly before pouring it into an airtight, freezer-safe container.
  • Place it in the freezer where it can stay for up to three months.

When you get a craving for lobster bisque, take the soup out of the freezer and let it thaw overnight in the fridge.

After thawing it, I recommend reheating the soup on the stove, not your microwave or oven. Avoid clumping or curdling by stirring the bisque continuously while it warms over low heat. 

Other Recipes To Try

Are you searching for more soup recipes? Take a look at some of these long time favorites:

  • Keto Clam Chowder is the perfect substitute if you don't have everything you need to make this lobster bisque recipe. It's just as creamy and delicious!  
  • Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Soup is perfect if you like the one from Panera Bread. It's practically the same, except this low carb version is made with cheddar and has fewer carbs. 
  • Unstuffed Cabbage Soup is a dream for cabbage roll fans! Filled with juicy ground beef and chunks of cabbage, this soup recipe is perfect to serve when cold weather strikes. 
  • Low Carb Taco Soup is a family favorite, especially on Taco Tuesday! All it takes is 15 minutes of your time. 
  • Keto Cream Of Chicken Soup is rich, creamy, and bursting with delicious flavor! It's hearty enough to serve for dinner with a slice of keto cornbread. 

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Recipe

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Easy Lobster Bisque

4.64 from 33 votes
Make your own gourmet soup at home with this simple smooth and creamy lobster soup. And, this homemade bisque is low carb and gluten free!
Prep Time:10 minutes mins
Cook Time:40 minutes mins
Total Time:50 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 390

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Ingredients

  • 4 lobster tails frozen in shells (or fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste increase to 2 tablespoons for more tomato flavor
  • 2 cups lobster stock
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter
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Instructions

  • Boil lobster tails for 6-8 minutes or until shells are bright red. Remove tails to cool and reserve water to use as lobster stock.
  • Remove meat from shells then return the shell to water and boil for another 10 minutes. Using fine mesh strainer, strain lobster stock and reserve 2 cups.
  • Chop lobster meat into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
  • Add olive oil to medium-sized sauce pan and heat over medium high heat. Saute onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Slowly add the wine, then stir in the Worcestershire, celery salt, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. 
  • Stir in the tomato paste and reserved lobster stock. Simmer about 10 minutes.
  • Puree mixture in blender or use a stick blender in the pot until smooth.
  • Return mixture to pot, if needed, and add in the heavy cream and butter. Add additional salt if needed.
  • Add lobster meat and continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

Notes

The soup can be thickened with glucomannan powder, xanthan gum, and or guar gum. Traditional lobster bisque soups were also thickened with ground lobster shells.
It's best to use a stick blender right in the pot to puree the soup mixture. However, if you don't have one, the soup can be pureed in a blender in small batches. Just be careful transferring the hot soup between the pot and blender.
Lobster stock is available in a can, but it's fairly expensive. That's why it's better to just use the water used to cook the lobster in.

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Nutrition

Serving: 302g | Calories: 390 | Carbohydrates: 4.5g | Protein: 22.8g | Fat: 28.2g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1.5g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.9mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 4 g | % Carbs: 4.4 % | % Protein: 25.3 % | % Fat: 70.3 % | SmartPoints: 14
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    [fat] => 28.2
    [saturated_fat] => 15
    [cholesterol] => 241
    [sodium] => 649
    [potassium] => 389
    [fiber] => 0.5
    [sugar] => 1.5
    [vitamin_a] => 1050
    [vitamin_c] => 2.5
    [calcium] => 150
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Notes on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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First Published on January 27, 2017. Last Updated November 18, 2020, with clearer images and additional recipe information.

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Comments

  1. Nicolette

    June 28, 2023 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this today, but I used frozen precooked claw meat(it was on sale). I just heated up the claws in boiling water and then followed your recipe. This is a wonderful recipe. Best part is that no one in my family eats lobster, so I don't have to share! Also I used the rest of the seafood stock for other recipes. Win, win.

    Reply
  2. Vivian Sullivan

    February 22, 2023 at 7:09 am

    5 stars
    I haven’t made this but am thinking about how to grind lobster shells to thicken the bisque.. would you toast them after boiling to make them crunchy? I’m thinking that would work, then use a coffee grinder. I’ll give it a go!

    Reply
  3. Kathryn

    February 09, 2023 at 8:23 am

    5 stars
    Best ever. Keeper!

    Reply
  4. Sidley

    November 01, 2022 at 7:48 pm

    Which of your cookbooks contain the soup recipes?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      November 02, 2022 at 10:18 am

      5-Ingredient Keto has soup recipes.

      Reply
  5. Jackie

    January 17, 2022 at 4:15 pm

    What can I use instead of the white wine?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      January 17, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      Vinegar or lemon juice should work work fine.

      Reply
  6. Grace Commer

    March 04, 2021 at 4:01 pm

    can you use water to replace the wine?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      March 04, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      You'd be better off using a blend of lemon juice and water.

      Reply
  7. Pilar

    February 11, 2021 at 1:12 am

    5 stars
    EXCELLENT!! This recipe is so close to the non-keto versions. My DIL couldn't tell the difference and even commented on how "fresh" it tasted. I'll definitely be making some for the freezer 🙂

    Reply
  8. Krysta

    January 10, 2021 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    Oh mylanta. I went into this a little hesitant - holy smokes. This soup is INCREDIBLE!!!!! I will be making this very frequently for years to come.

    THANK YOU!!

    Reply
  9. Julya

    November 23, 2020 at 9:56 am

    If we wanted to sub other seafood, about how much shoud it be? Maybe a pound?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      November 23, 2020 at 10:36 am

      The meat from 4 Maine lobster tails is about a pound so I'd say a similar amount of another seafood should work too.

      Reply
  10. Jon

    November 15, 2020 at 2:11 pm

    So I just bought some lobster meat at Aldi, specifically because I wanted to try a keto lobster bisque, but it is already out of the shell. Any suggestions on what to use for the stock in this case?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      November 15, 2020 at 5:13 pm

      You could use clam juice instead which is a popular seafood stock. Or, if you have other shellfish that can be boiled or steamed, that stock can be used.

      Reply
      • Jon

        November 17, 2020 at 11:33 am

        Planned to make this today, but realized I've run out of heavy whipping cream, so since I'm going to the store anyway, I'll look for the clam juice, but if I don't find any, I may try a possibly foolish experiment, and boil the lobster meat in some chicken stock, to see if it can influence the flavor a bit in the right direction. Also going to have to check for some celery salt, because amazingly enough, Walmart doesn't even list it as existing. Considering that it's langostino that I picked up, the entire recipe is going to be an approximation, anyway.

        I absolutely love Red Lobster's lobster bisque, but the one kind I've found in the supermarket wasn't all that great, so I'm going to at least try making my own today, even if I don't have everything I should have for it. (I'm pretty sure the Red Lobster version is NOT keto friendly!)

      • Lisa MarcAurele

        November 17, 2020 at 2:33 pm

        If you can't find clam juice, you could make a stock from shrimp shells similar to the one made with lobster shells.

  11. HC

    July 16, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    Big lobster bisque fan, new to keto and This was just the recipe I was looking for!! Absolutely delicious, followed the recipe, no changes at all, nor did I add a thickening agent!! Did I say it was delicious, lol

    Reply
  12. Jasmine

    April 25, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this tonight.. Talk about yum. My only alteration to the recipe was to lessen the amount of red pepper.. Next time I will add a little more butter.. it’s a decadent treat.. but definitely worth it.. I added a half teaspoon on xanthum gum to get it closer to usual bisque consistency.

    Reply
    • Cassie

      February 20, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      Is there anything I can use in place of the wine? I don't like cooking with alcohol.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        March 30, 2021 at 7:17 pm

        Lemon juice or vinegar may work.

  13. Samantha

    February 26, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious !! Definitely a hit on this Ash Wednesday with my family !

    Reply
  14. Kerry

    February 09, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    5 stars
    Easy to make and very tasty!

    Reply
  15. ROSEMARY GALBRAITH

    January 08, 2020 at 7:45 am

    5 stars
    Used crawfish tails and it was wonderful. Walmart carries them and they're like tiny lobster tails already

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      January 08, 2020 at 10:30 am

      Our Walmart carries lobster tails, not crawfish tails. It might be based on location as lobsters are native here. But ALDI has the cheapest price around for frozen lobster tails.

      Reply
  16. Lee

    September 05, 2019 at 1:27 am

    5 stars
    Your bisque was delicious. I came home with half of my lobster and both of our shells. First I removed the meat & refrigerated it, then boiled the shells for an hour.
    There wasn’t much color to it as (less tomato paste took care of that) but the flavor was wonderful. Then I followed your recipe exactly. Everyone raved over it. Thank you Lisa. Moral of the story - always take the shells home.

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      September 05, 2019 at 8:46 am

      Great tip! I never thought to take the shells home from the restaurant.

      Reply
  17. Betty

    August 15, 2019 at 9:43 am

    Wonderful delicious recipes thank you so much for sharing ?

    Reply
  18. Heather

    August 05, 2019 at 11:15 pm

    If it’s not as thick as I’d like it to be, do you think I could add a little cream cheese?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      August 06, 2019 at 7:06 am

      Cream cheese is a great thickener if you don't mind the added flavor.

      Reply
  19. Gabby

    March 07, 2019 at 1:02 am

    5 stars
    Yum! Just made this and it was fantastic! Didn’t have thyme so I used an Italian blend, and subbed almond milk in for the cream (just added some xanthan gum for thickness)! Also added some celery with the onions and garlic like you said in your post. It was great; I cannot wait to make it again!

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      March 07, 2019 at 8:23 am

      So glad you enjoyed this easy lobster bisque recipe. It's definitely one of my favorite soup recipes of all time.

      Reply
  20. Vicky

    February 20, 2019 at 11:08 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe! I did not use the white wine (just used more lobster stock) and it was still great.

    Reply
  21. ai

    February 15, 2019 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    I made this for Valentine day,my husband said to make often. he & I both loved it. Very easy and wonderful flavor

    Reply
  22. Bonnie

    January 20, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    this is better than I have had at restaurants I will be making this again and again Thank you

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      January 21, 2019 at 8:19 am

      I like this better than the restaurant lobster bisque too. Restaurants tend to make it too thick and use wheat flour.

      Reply
  23. Dorothy

    January 03, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    5 stars
    This was a lot of work for me to make, but it was well worth it! I made it for a group of 6 people and everyone loved it. This recipe is definitely a keeper!!!

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      January 04, 2019 at 8:47 am

      I hope this lobster bisque becomes a regular for you!

      Reply
  24. Mariann

    January 01, 2019 at 10:12 pm

    4 stars
    I made this tonight. It was really easy. BUT it was a bit spicy for me. I will make it again without so much cayenne. Maybe half as much as the recipe says or less.

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      January 02, 2019 at 8:40 am

      I also find some powdered cayenne is spicier than others. Hope it's better for you with less spice.

      Reply
  25. Amy

    December 20, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you!! This was so yummy and full of flavor! We had some lobster tail that were getting a little freezer burnt and it turned out perfect anyway! I just wish I had doubled the recipe. Do you have a tomato bisque recipe by chance?

    Reply
    • Lisa MarcAurele

      December 21, 2018 at 8:26 am

      I've never done a tomato bisque, but you should be able to make it similarly using a vegetable stock base and more tomato.

      Reply
  26. Annette Dow

    November 01, 2018 at 7:26 am

    5 stars
    I live on the downeast coast of Maine and am married to a Lobsterman. I have been making lobster stew and lobster bisque for years., but now that I just started a Keto lifestyle I thought bisque would not be the same. I have to say... This Bisque is delicious and even my husband and family loved it.
    Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
  27. Michele Clark

    September 22, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    2 stars
    All I can taste is thyme and wine.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      September 23, 2018 at 7:01 am

      You can certainly cut back on those if they don't suit your taste.

      Reply
  28. Christin

    April 21, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    Since starting Keto, I have missed lobster bisque! However, being in Louisiana, lobster is pricey! My boyfriend and I made this tonight using crawfish tail meat and it turned out excellent! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      April 21, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      I'm sure it's just as tasty with crawfish.

      Reply
  29. Lauren

    March 18, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    Would this be okay to freeze, or do things separate after reheating? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      March 18, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      I don't see why it wouldn't be okay to freeze.

      Reply
  30. Susan

    March 08, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    How many pounds of lobster meat is required?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      March 08, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      Each tail is about 4 ounces of cooked meat.

      Reply
  31. ChapelHillBetsy

    December 28, 2017 at 10:27 am

    I couldn't find lobster stock at Whole Foods, but was able to find Seafood Stock. Hopefully it will be just as good. Going to try making it in my Instant Pot.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 28, 2017 at 2:23 pm

      It is a good sub. In fact, you can probably just use water if you can't find anything suitable.

      Reply
  32. MB

    December 18, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    Would anyone suggest substituting lobster tails with shrimp?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 19, 2017 at 5:03 am

      You could do that.

      Reply
  33. Claire

    December 15, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    Of I'm using the water that I boil the trails in, how much water do I use?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      December 15, 2017 at 6:18 pm

      I added enough to cover and reserved 2 cups for the soup.

      Reply
  34. Roxane

    November 15, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    5 stars
    November 15,2017 1:00 made it today for first time. I used imatation and seafood stock. They were great,tasted wonderful my husband really liked it as well. Will defiantly be maki g it again .miss using the seafood from back in Connecticut but in Texas you use what you have. But it works.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 16, 2017 at 5:46 am

      I'm so glad it worked with the imitation meat. I know lobster meat can get very expensive, but luckily it's plentiful here in Connecticut.

      Reply
  35. Babs

    November 14, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious. I used 2 lbs of frozen cooked langostino lobster tail. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 14, 2017 at 8:17 pm

      Frozen meat is perfect! I can't wait to make this soup again for the holidays.

      Reply
  36. Steve

    November 07, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    Here in the Shenandoah Valley, lobster is available, but expensive. Might shrimp or white fish work instead?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 07, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
    • Roxane

      November 15, 2017 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      November 15,2017 1:00pm. Just made lobster bisque low carb. My husband loved it.my first time making it. I put a little Italian twist in it as well really really great will definitely make it again soon.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 16, 2017 at 5:49 am

        Thanks for sharing Roxane!

  37. Walter

    October 22, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    Used canned lobster broth from Whole Foods, added dried tarragon and used langostino from Costco ($28 for 2 lbs, frozen). Used a Sauvignon Blanc (any dry white would do). Added 1 tablespoon of xanthan gum to thicken. It came out **amazing**. Made it in the Instant Pot on Saturday, let it sit on warm overnight and flavors blew up for Sunday dinner.

    Thanks Lisa!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 22, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      You're welcome Walter! I'll have to look for the canned lobster broth at WF. It would make it easier if using pre-cooked meat.

      Reply
  38. Alvin McManus

    October 12, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    4 stars
    How much is 309g? I am more used to fluid ounces when it comes to soups and things.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 13, 2017 at 8:33 am

      A US cup is 8 fluid ounces. The serving size is about that or a little more.

      Reply
  39. DavetteB

    June 13, 2017 at 5:31 am

    What kind of white wine would you recommend? I don't drink it but I know it is needed for the recipe (it's in all of the ones I like). Thanks.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 13, 2017 at 8:37 am

      I typically use a Sauvignon Blanc wine.

      Reply
  40. amber

    June 11, 2017 at 8:10 am

    5 stars
    Could I use imitation lobster meat instead? Trying to save money since I'm the only one who eats it.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      June 12, 2017 at 7:11 am

      You can, just watch out for carbs. I know the imitation crab meat uses starchy ingredients.

      Reply
  41. Jodie

    April 07, 2017 at 6:50 am

    5 stars
    Amazing. I used Swanson seafood stock and had all the rich flavor I was hoping for.
    Going to try crab tonight! Thanks

    Reply
    • Lisa

      April 07, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      I've never seen seafood stock. I'll have to look for it. Lobster is plentiful in our area so we usually have plenty of boiled lobsters available to make stock.

      Reply
  42. Pam

    February 25, 2017 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    OMG....just made this...sooooooo good. Thickened it slightly with Thick-It-Up a no carb thickener...I swear this was JUST AS GOOD as the Lobster Bisque we get at Ruth & Whimpies in Bar Harbor Maine!!! Woo hoo, this low carbing just keeps getting better!
    Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      February 26, 2017 at 8:35 am

      I've never heard of Thick-It-Up. I'll have to look for it.

      Reply
  43. Lori

    January 31, 2017 at 11:24 am

    What would be a good substitute for lobster stock? Could I use Vegetable stock? I've never had lobster bisque and can't wait to try this recipe it looks yummy. Thanks
    for sharing.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      January 31, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      You could use vegetable stock, but you won't get the lobster flavor in the liquid part of the soup.

      Reply
    • Lori Ingalsbe

      November 09, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      Better than bullion makes a lobster stock.

      Reply
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