Lobster Or Crab Bisque

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Rich and delicious seafood bisque! i use chicken broth because it's cheap and easy to find, but if you are so inclined, you could use fresh lobster stock or 3 ounces of glace de fruits de mer gold reconstituted in 4 cups of hot water.

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Steps

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Saute onion and carrot in 2 tablespoons butter until soft.

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Set aside.

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In 4 quart saucepan , melt 4 tablespoons butter and add flour , whisking constantly over medium heat until roux becomes light brown.

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Do not burn !.

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Slowly add chicken broth , whisking constantly to ensure mixture stays smooth.

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Add onions and carrots , cover , and simmer for 1 / 2 hour.

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Add cream , sherry , lemon juice , worcestershire sauce , cayenne pepper , salt , and lobster or crab and simmer an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

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Garnish with fresh minced chives if desired.

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Ingredients

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onion, carrot, chicken broth, flour, butter, heavy cream, cooking sherry, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, fresh chives, salt, lobsters