Shelly's Recipe

LOBSTER BISQUE - Easy

Category: Soups

1 medium onion chopped fine (shallots may be used)
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 1/2 cup fresh lobster meat
3/4 cup sherry (do not use cooking sherry)
3 cups light cream
2 tablespoons tomato paste for color

Saute onions in butter until onions are clear (2 to 3 minutes).

Stir in flour with a whisk and stir well until smooth Add chicken broth and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Add lobster meat and cook approximately 10 minutes, or until done, on medium-low heat.

Blend in sherry, cream and tomato paste.

Serves 6.