Lobster Bisque

Ingredients

• 1lb Cold Cracked Lobster - thawed and drained, chopped
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cup seafood or fish stock
• 1 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/2 c heavy cream
• Chives or favorite herb, finely chopped for garnish