Simplified Lobster Bisque | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 2 lobsters, each about 1 ½ to 1 ¾ lb (675 to 800 g), cooked (see note)
• ¼ cup (55 g) butter
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
• 1/3 cup (50 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) brandy or cognac
• 8 cups (2 litres) water
• 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
• 1 cup (250 ml) white wine
• 2 tsp black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 thyme sprig, plus more for serving
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ½ cup (125 ml) 35% cream, plus more for serving