Foryoueats: Lobster Bisque

Ingredients

• 4 (1 1/4–pound; 560g) live lobsters
• 1 (4-ounce; 115g) stick unsalted butter, plus more for garnish
• 1/3 cup (80ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 medium carrots (about 12 ounces; 340g), diced
• 2 medium yellow onions (about 1 pound; 450g), diced
• 4 large celery ribs (about 6 ounces; 170g), diced
• 4 medium cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons (25g) tomato paste
• 1/4 cup (60ml) brandy
• 1 cup (240ml) dry white wine
• 5 cups (1.2L) homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, plus minced leaves and tender stems for garnish
• 3 sprigs tarragon, plus minced leaves for garnish
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground white or black pepper
• Cayenne pepper, to taste
• Minced fresh chives, for garnish
• Ground coriander seed, to taste