Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Now it's all become clear! It has to be: A Bisque of Lobsters 2 or 3 lobster shells 6 cups water 3 tablespoons butter 1 rib celery, chopped 1 carrot, scraped and chopped 2 leeks, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup lobster meat, cut in chunks salt dash of cayenne pepper Crack or grind up the lobster shells a bit. If you have food processor, break the shells up and put in a few pieces at a time until they break up in small pieces. Cover shells with the water and cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes. Strain. Should be about 4 1/2 cups lobster broth. In heavy saucepan, melt the butter and saute the vegetables gently,stirring for about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook,stirring 1 minute. Then add the strained lobster broth and whisk until smooth. Cook gently about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.Puree soup in a blender or food processor. Return it to the heat and add the cream. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Add lobster meat and heat. Yield 4 servings - -- Johnny Deadman http://www.pinkheadedbug.com