World Flavors Cookbook

Humarsúpa (Langoustine Soup)

Name: Humarsúpa (Langoustine Soup)
Cook time: 60 min
Cuisine: Iceland
Ingredients: Icelandic langoustines, heavy cream, cognac or sherry, butter, garlic, tomato paste

A creamy, elegant soup made from the shells and meat of Icelandic langoustines (mini lobsters).

Cuisine: Iceland

Ingredients

Icelandic langoustines, heavy cream, cognac or sherry, butter, garlic, tomato paste

Instructions

Saute langoustine shells to make a rich stock. Strain. Add cream, cognac, and spices. Finish with butter-poached langoustine meat.