"This restaurant-quality lobster bisque is so easy to make at home. Inspired by the deliciously rich, creamy lobster bisque at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse!..."
INGREDIENTS
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water (to boil)
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3 small lobster tails (or 2 large)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion (sliced)
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1 large celery stalk (sliced)
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1 small carrot (sliced)
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1 head garlic (cut in half crosswise)
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1 tomato (sliced)
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2 sprigs fresh tarragon (optional)
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6 sprigs fresh thyme
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2 bay leaves
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½ teaspoon black peppercorns
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½ cup brandy
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½ cup sherry
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2 cups bottled clam juice
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¼ cup tomato paste
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½ cup whipping cream
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon water
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½ teaspoon salt
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freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)