Lobster bisque

Ingredients

• 1 kg Lobster Shells
• 2 l Vegetable stock
• 250 g Onions
• 150 g Carrots
• 150 g Leeks
• 150 ml Whitewine
• 50 g Tomato paste
• 1 ea Bayleaf
• 2 ea Cloves
• 5 ea Peppercorns black
• 1 l Cream
• 30 g Tomato Paste
• Salt, Pepper
• 10 small lobster tails
• 1 big dash of nice Cognac

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Preparation

• Cut the vegetables in cubes
  
  Roast the shells in a bit oil, add the vegetables and roast for another 5 minutes. Make sure nothing burns but it can have a bit color
• Add Tomato paste and roast for one more minute, than add vegetable stock and spices.
  
  Bring to a boil and then simmer for 45 minutes, strain
• Reduce a little, add the cream and season to taste
• Add the second bit of tomato paste to color the soup a bit more
• You should have about 2 litres of Bisque, then the taste and concentration will be perfect
• Take one small lobster tail per person, or half a one depending on budget, fry it slightly in a bit olive oil
• Just before serving add the Cognac to the bisque, like this you get the full flavor, maybe top with a little whipped cream and serve immediately