Lobster Bisque - Don't throw out the shells! A recipe on Gourmetpedia

Ingredients

• - Shells from 2 lobsters
• - 1 large onion
• - 1 garlic clove
• - 1 celery stalk, taken from the heart
• - 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• - 50 ml / 1/5 cup cognac
• - 300 ml / 1-1/5 cup dry white wine
• - 600 ml lobster cooking liquid or water
• - 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• - 1 bouquet garni (optional)
• - 60 ml / 1/4 cup whipping cream
• - Salt & pepper