Lobster or Crab Bisque

Lobster or Crab Bisque

from food.com

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion, minced
  • 1 cup carrot, minced
  • 2 (10 1/2 ounce) 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. 1

    Saute onion and carrot in 2 tablespoons butter until soft. Set aside.

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Garnish with fresh minced chives if desired.