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Lobster Bisque, #1

Lobster Bisque, #1 — a community recipe on Potlikkr.

Ingredients

• 2.0 Lobster Shells
• 6.0 cup Water
• 3.0 T Butter
• 1.0 St Celery Chopped

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Method (preview)

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   lobster broth: Crack or grind up the lobster shells a bit. If you have food processor, break the shells up & put in a few pieces at a time until they break up in sm pieces. Cover shells with the water & cook over md heat for about 25 mins. Strain. Should be about 4 1/2 c lobster broth. In heavy saucepan, melt the butter & saute the vegetables gently, stirring for about 5 mins. Stir in the flour & cook, stirring 1 minute. Then add the strained lobster broth & whisk until smooth. Cook gently about 20 mins, until the vegetables are tender. Puree soup in a blender or food processor. Return it to the heat & add the cream. Season with salt & cayenne pepper. Add lobster meat & heat.

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   Jean-Marie Ostiguy