Lobster Bisque with Coral

Name: Lobster Bisque with Coral
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: American, New England
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups, dry white wine; 4 (8-ounce) bottles, clam juice; 3 , lobsters, each about 1 pound; 2 tablespoons, olive oil; 1/4 cup, brandy or cognac, warmed; 6 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1 , small carrot, chopped fine (about 3 tablespoons); 1 small stalk, celery, chopped fine (about 3 tablespoons); 1 small, onion (about 6 tablespoons), chopped fine; 1 medium clove, garlic, minced; 1/2 cup, all-purpose flour; 1 (14.5-ounce) can, diced tomatoes, drained; 2 small sprigs, fresh tarragon leaves, leaves removed and chopped from 1 sprig; 1 cup, heavy cream; 1 tablespoon, lemon juice; Pinch, cayenne pepper, ground; , coral (lobster roe), removed from steamed lobsters; 1 tablespoon, dry sherry; , Salt and ground black pepper

Main Courses
American
New England
Fish & Seafood
Soups

With chunks of luxurious lobster meat held in a silky, rich flavored cream base, this soup is perfect for any special occasion.

SERVES 6

TIME 2¼ hours

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