Lobster Bisque from Scratch, with Stock

Ingredients

• 4 5 oz each lobster tails, split in half
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon pink Himalayan salt (or any salt of your choice)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups non-oaked dry white wine
• 3 cups chicken stock or seafood stock
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (plus 1 tablespoon)
• 1 cup chopped fennel
• 1 stalk celery (chopped)
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped shallot
• 1 cup fresh (skinless, seedless chopped tomato)
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1/4 cup raw white rice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt
• pepper