Lobster Bisque

An intensely flavored, smooth, and creamy soup. Crab is easily substituted here, as well as a hearty seafood stock, if lobster base is unavailable.

Heat the oil over medium high heat and sauté the shallots, green onion and garlic for 1 minute.
Deglaze the pan with the white wine.
Add the Worcestershire, tabasco and thyme and sauté for 1 minute.
Deglaze the pan with the sherry.
Add the paprika, hot water and lobster base and combine well.
Stir in the tomato paste and add the bay leaves.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Whisk in the heavy cream and butter and bring to a boil.
Add the lobster and simmer until cooked through.

*Crab is easily substituted here, as well as a hearty seafood stock, if lobster base is unavailable. If using stock, omit the cup of hot water.

**Place all ingredients and blender and blend until smooth, add liquid as needed, to adjust to IDDSI Level 4 (Pureed)