Bisque Lobster Or Other***

* Exported from MasterCook *

BISQUE LOBSTER OR OTHER***

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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- G. Granaroli XBRG76A
4 lb Lobster
2 tb Olive oil
4 tb Butter
1/2 c Finely chopped onion
1/2 c Finely chopped carrot
1/2 c Finely chopped celery
1/2 ts Dried thyme
1 Bay leaf
3 Cloves finely chopped garlic
2 c Plain tomato sauce-(canned
-is fine)
1 c Dry white wine
4 c Chicken broth
2 tb Tomato paste
A dash of hot sauce
2 c Heavy cream
1/4 c Cognac
Salt & fresh ground pepper
-to taste

*Plunge the lobsters into boiling water for 3-4 min.
Take them out of the boiling water and remove the
tails. Cut the carcas into quarters, discarding the
sacks. Crack the claws. Remove the meat from the tails
and set aside. In a large pot melt the butter in the
oil and sautee the carrot, onion and celery. When
lightly browned, add all other ingredients except the
cream and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook
for 45 min. Strain into another pot with a fine
cheesecloth. Add cream and cook on med low for 10 min.
Season with salt and pepper. Take the tail meat and
shread it by hand, not too big. Add to the soup. Cook
5 min.on med low. Serve hot. This recipe can be made
with lobster, shrimp, clams or any seafood
combination. ***for shrimp, or clams or seafood..use 2
cups clam juice and 2 cups chicken broth instead of 4
cups chicken broth. Always add the seafood the last 5
min.



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