Lobster Bisque – West of the City

Ingredients

• ½ lb lobster meat, cut into small chunks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp minced shallots
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• ¼ cup white wine
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 6 tbsp dry sherry
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tsp lobster base
• 4 oz tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 4 tbsp butter