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### **Ingredients Overview**
* **Seafood**: Fresh or pre-cooked lobster tails, lump crab meat, and peeled shrimp.
* **Aromatic Base**: Onion, celery, garlic, and carrots sautéed in butter form the soup’s flavor foundation.
* **Broth**: Seafood or fish stock enhances the oceanic essence, though chicken stock can be used in a pinch.
* **Tomato Paste**: Adds depth and subtle acidity.
* **Heavy Cream**: The key to the bisque’s luxurious texture.
* **Seasonings**: Old Bay, thyme, bay leaf, and a dash of sherry or white wine elevate the flavor.
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### **How to Make It**
1. **Sauté Aromatics**
Start by cooking the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic in butter until softened and fragrant.
2. **Deglaze and Build Flavor**
Add tomato paste and cook it down to develop its richness. Deglaze the pan with sherry or wine for a hint of acidity and sweetness.
3. **Simmer with Stock and Seasonings**
Add the seafood stock, herbs, and bay leaf. Let the mixture simmer to allow the flavors to meld.
4. **Blend for Creaminess**
Remove the bay leaf and puree the soup using an immersion blender (or in batches in a regular blender) until smooth.
5. **Add Seafood and Cream**
Return the pureed soup to the pot, stir in the cream, and gently add your cooked crab, shrimp, and lobster. Simmer until just heated through.
6. **Finish and Serve**
Season to taste and garnish with chopped chives or a swirl of cream. Serve hot with crusty bread or oyster crackers.
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### **Serving Suggestions**
* Pair with a **crisp white wine** like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.
* Add a light **side salad with citrus vinaigrette** to balance the bisque’s richness.
* For a restaurant-style presentation, **garnish with a whole shrimp or lobster claw** on top.
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### **Final Thoughts**
This **Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster** is more than just a soup—it’s a celebration of the sea. Creamy, rich, and packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Whether you’re serving it for a holiday meal or treating yourself to a gourmet dinner at home, this bisque delivers elegance in every spoonful.
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