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Lobster Soup

Lobster Soup

with Leeks and Tomatoes
1 hr 20 min., ready in 2 h. 50 min.
Time:
139
calories
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Ingredients
1 cooked lobster (about 21 ounces)
1 stalk Leeks (about 9 ounces)
11 ozs Fennel bulb
1 garlic clove
2 Tbsps olive oil
2 Star anise
1 dried chili pepper
3 Tbsps Cognac
½ cup white wine
1 ¼ qts fish stock
salt
½ tsp peppercorns
8 Cherry tomatoes
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation
1.
Lobster Soup preparation step 1

Separate lobster tails and claws. Cut tails in half lengthwise with a heavy knife and remove the intestines.

2.
Lobster Soup preparation step 2

Remove the meat from the lobster shell and cut into approximately 1/2-inch pieces.

3.
Lobster Soup preparation step 3

Cut open claws with a knife.

4.
Lobster Soup preparation step 4

Use knife to cut the shell off meat. Cut legs in half horizontally.

5.
Lobster Soup preparation step 5

Rinse meat under cold running water, cover and chill. Chop the shell coarsely.

6.
Lobster Soup preparation step 6

Remove dark green part of leek, cut an approximately 1-inch long piece of the white part, and set it aside.

7.
Lobster Soup preparation step 7

Trim fennel and remaining white part of leek and cut into approximately 1-inch pieces. Peel garlic and cut into thin slices.

8.
Lobster Soup preparation step 8

Heat oil in a large pot. Fry shells over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.

9.
Lobster Soup preparation step 9

Sauté shells, sliced leek, fennel, garlic, star anise and whole chile pepper for 1 minute. Add cognac. Add white wine and fish stock and bring to a boil. Add salt and peppercorns. Cook for about 1 1/2 hours over medium heat.

10.
Lobster Soup preparation step 10

Meanwhile, put cherry tomatoes into boiling water, remove, rinse in cold water and remove skin.

11.
Lobster Soup preparation step 11

Rinse reserved leek portion and cut into quarters, then cut into approximately 1/4-inch pieces. Cook for 30 seconds in boiling salted water, remove, rinse in cold water and drain well.

12.
Lobster Soup preparation step 12

Pour broth through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into another pot.

13.
Lobster Soup preparation step 13

Heat leeks, tomatoes, and lobster in about 3/4 cup of broth. Take out with a slotted spoon and place in preheated soup plates. Fill with very hot lobster broth and serve the lobster soup immediately.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie139 cal.(7 %)
Protein17 g(17 %)
Fat5 g(4 %)
Carbohydrates1 g(1 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage1 g(3 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This gourmet soup is a real treat and nutritious as well. The low-calorie fennel is packed with fiber that keeps you full for a long time, while the lobster provides high-quality protein. 

Even smarter

Even smarter

Fennel generally stays fresh in the refrigerator for several days. 

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