Dreamy lobster bisque soup recipe Homemade Comfort -…

Ingredients

• 2 (1 1/2 - 2 pound) live lobsters (or 2 pounds cooked lobster meat and shells)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 8 cups water
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish