Luxurious Lobster Soup

Ingredients

• Lobster tails (2 (about 1 lb total))
• Unsalted butter (2 tablespoons)
• Onion (1, diced)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Carrot (1, diced)
• Celery (1 stalk, diced)
• All-purpose flour (2 tablespoons)
• Chicken broth (4 cups)
• Heavy cream (1 cup)
• Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the shells turn bright red. Remove the lobster tails from the water and let them cool. Once cooled, remove the meat from the shells and chop into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked vegetables and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
5. Add the chopped lobster meat to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped parsley. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Simmer the soup for another 5 minutes, until heated through and creamy.
8. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired, and enjoy the luxurious flavors.