Lobster Bisque Liken to Red Lobster's Recipe - (3.9/5)

Ingredients

• 2 live Maine lobsters, 1 1/4 pounds each
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped shallots
• 5 large rough chopped celery stalks
• 4 peeled and rough chopped carrots
• 1 large rough chopped onion
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, stems removed
• 8 ounces tomato puree
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1 quart heavy whipping cream
• 1 quart water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup cream sherry
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste