Lobster Bisque – Fresh Seafood

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. cooked lobsters
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 clove garlic, diced
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 cup sherry
• salt and pepper to taste