Lobster and Chestnut Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (1 3/4 lb) live lobsters
3 cups whole milk
2 cups chicken stock
1 small bay leaf
6 fresh thyme sprigs
4 fresh parsley sprigs
3 cups vacuum-packed chestnuts or 3 cups fresh chestnut meats
1/4 cup madeira wine
1 tbsp butter
minced fresh chives

Directions:

Cook lobster in pot of boiling salted water until shell turns bright red and meat is opaque in center, about 8 minutes; Drain and transfer lobster to large bowl; cool.
Working over same bowl to catch juices, twist off claws, cut off tail and cut lobster meat from shells.
Reserve shells; scrape out green tomalley and discard; Cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces; cover and chill.
Bring milk, 2 cups stock, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, and lobster shells with any accumulated juices to simmer in heavy large saucepan.
Cover; simmer 10 minutes.
Strain into large bowl; Return strained liquid to pan.
Add chestnuts; bring to boil.
Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Working in batches, puree soup in blender.
(Lobster and soup can be made 1 day ahead;Cover separately; chill).
Bring soup to simmer;Stir in Madeira.
Thin with more stock, if necessary, and stir until heated through.
Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over medium heat.
Add lobster meat; sauté 1 minute to heat through.
Ladle soup into bowls; Top with lobster meat; Sprinkle with minced fresh chives and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	176.17 Kcal (738 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.48g	5%
Cholesterol	74.94mg	25%
Sodium	166.49mg	7%
Potassium	279.49mg	6%
Total Carbs	9.38g	3%
Sugars	7.73g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.03g	0%
Protein	25.02g	50%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	153.5mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	62.66 Kcal (262 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.24g	5%
Cholesterol	26.66mg	25%
Sodium	59.22mg	7%
Potassium	99.41mg	6%
Total Carbs	3.34g	3%
Sugars	2.75g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	0%
Protein	8.9g	50%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	54.6mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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