Name: Lobster Bisque
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. butter; 1 cup chopped white or yellow onions; 1/2 cup chopped carrots; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 Tbsp. tomato paste; 3 Tbsp. flour; 2 cups seafood stock; 1 cup white wine; 1/4 cup cognac or brandy (optional); 12 oz (or more) chopped lobster meat; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme); 1/4 tsp. cayenne; 1/2 cup (or more) heavy cream; salt and freshly-ground black pepper