Lobster Bisque - ShopLobster

Ingredients

• 2 lobsters (1.25–1.5 lbs each)
• 5 cups seafood stock or chicken stock (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/4 cup neutral oil (canola or grapeseed preferred)
• 1 cup dry white wine (unoaked Chardonnay works well)
• 1/4 cup brandy, cognac, or dry sherry
• 1 large onion (quartered)
• 1 leek (sliced)
• 1 carrot (sliced)
• 2 celery stalks (sliced)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1-2 sprigs parsley
• 1-2 sprigs tarragon
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1-2 tsp cornstarch (for thickening, optional)