Lobster or Crab Bisque

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.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup onion, minced
• 1  cup carrot, minced
• 2 (10 1/2ounce) cans chicken broth
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup cooking sherry
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•  fresh chives, minced
•  salt
• 1⁄2 lb  raw lobsters, chopped or 1⁄2 lb lump crabmeat

Directions

1. Saute onion and carrot in 2 tablespoons butter until soft. Set aside.
2. In 4 quart saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add flour, whisking constantly over medium heat until roux becomes light brown (about 5 minutes). DO NOT BURN!
3. Slowly add chicken broth, whisking constantly to ensure mixture stays smooth.
4. Add onions and carrots, cover, and simmer for 1/2 hour.
5. Add cream, sherry, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and lobster or crab and simmer an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Garnish with fresh minced chives if desired.