Shrimp Bisque from Soup: A Way of Life by Barbara Kafka

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup (80 ml) Cognac or brandy
• 1 small rib celery, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium clove garlic, smashed and peeled
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 small carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 5 tablespoons (79 g) unsalted butter
• 12 large shrimp in the shell
• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds (900 g) shrimp shells
• 6 small ripe tomatoes (1 pound; 450 g), cored and coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 cups (500 ml) dry white wine
• 1 sprig tarragon
• 2 tablespoons mild paprika
• 1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream
• 5 teaspoons kosher salt
• Hot red pepper sauce, to taste
• Fresh lemon juice, to taste
• 6 tablespoons (50 g) all-purpose flour