This Easy Lobster Bisque makes a perfect Date Night Dinner Dish!
Cook Lobster Tails if needed and set aside to cool.
Rough chop the onion, carrots and celery. Add oil to a large stock pot and heat. Add the garlic and veggies and cook until tender.
Add tomato paste, broth, wine and brandy and whisk together. ADd the heavy cream and whisk again. Add bay leaves, salt, pepper, paprika and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 1 hour.
Remove the bay leaves. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Add the xanthum gum and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Return to a simmer.
Saute the lobster chunks in butter for 1-2 mins. Add most of the lobster to the bisque and let cook 5 mins to absorb the flavors.
Ladle bisque into bowls, add some of the reserved lobster to each bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Service with crusty bread for dipping.
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