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Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque
"Lobster Bisque is a classic, rich and creamy soup that's perfect for special occasions or when you want to serve something fancy!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons butter
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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5 stalks celery, diced
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3 medium carrots, diced
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1 garlic clove, minced
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salt and white pepper to taste
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1 sprig fresh tarragon OR 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 cup all purpose flour or an all purpose cup-to-cup gluten free blend
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1 cup dry white wine
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1/3 cup dry sherry (medium or cream sherry works too)
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6 cups lobster or shellfish stock *(see note)
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1 sprig fresh thyme OR 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon sherry vinegar (red or white wine vinegar work too)
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10 ounces lobster meat, cut into meaty chunks **(see note)
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chopped chives for garnish, optional
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1 large onion, halved
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2 stalks celery, halved
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1 carrot, halved
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3 cloves garlic, smashed
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5 peppercorns
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4 sprigs thyme
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2 bay leaves
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as many lobster, shrimp and/or crab shells as you can fit - the more, the better, but even just a few will work.
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water, to cover
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