Luminous Lobster Bisque

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A rich, velvety lobster bisque infused with saffron and sherry, capturing the golden glow of a sunset in every spoonful. This french-inspired quick meals ready in about 75 minutes pairs lobster meat, onion, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, chopped lobster meat
• 1 small, diced onion
• 2, diced carrots
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup sherry
• 1/2 tsp saffron threads
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, sauté 1 small diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup white wine and 1/4 cup sherry. Cook for 2 minutes, then stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb chopped lobster meat, 1/2 tsp saffron threads, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the lobster is opaque.
4. Step 4: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Step 5: Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and season with additional salt and pepper. Serve hot.