This video shows the traditional preparation of live lobster miso soup, a dish prized for its rich flavor and fresh seafood ...

Chef Robert Fathman has created a monster. His lobster soup is far beyond the usual bisque; instead of using lobster stock to fortify the stuff, he relies on both fresh and caramelized lobster meat.

By the time Europe entered the Middle Ages, cookbooks were suggesting dishes such as spiced lobster soup, Townsend writes, though the ingredient was pricey due to transportation costs. As maritime ...