Luscious Lobster Bisque Soup Recipe Restaurant Quality

Ingredients

• 2 (1 1/2-2 pound) lobsters
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry sherry (120ml)
• 8 cups water (1.9 liters)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57g)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g)
• 4 cups lobster stock (from above) (950 ml)
• 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste (60 ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish
• Reserved lobster meat, chopped