Lobster Bisque

Ingredients:

• 2 cooked lobsters
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups fish or seafood stock
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prep the lobster: Remove the meat from the lobster shells and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
2. Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the flour: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the stock and wine: Slowly pour in the fish or seafood stock and white wine, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Add the lobster: Add the chopped lobster meat to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Blend the soup: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches.
8. Add the cream: Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve: Ladle the lobster bisque into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!