Luxurious Lobster Bisque

Ingredients

• Lobster tails (3-4, depending on size)
• Butter (4 tablespoons)
• Onion (1, finely chopped)
• Carrot (1, diced)
• Celery (1 stalk, diced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
• All-purpose flour (2 tablespoons)
• Dry white wine (1 cup)
• Fish stock (4 cups)
• Heavy cream (1 cup)
• Paprika (1 teaspoon)
• Chives (for garnish)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the shells turn bright red.
2. Remove the lobster tails from the water and let them cool. Once cooled, remove the meat from the shells and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and flour, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
5. Pour in the white wine and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to concentrate.
6. Add the fish stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth. Return the soup to the pot.
8. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped lobster meat. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the lobster is heated through.
9. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
10. Serve the lobster bisque hot, garnished with freshly chopped chives.