New england lobster bisque

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2mediumsLobsters, cooked
cupChicken Consomme
1Onion, sliced
3Ribs Celery, with tops
1Bay Leaf
2Whole Cloves
8Peppercorns
¼cupButter
¼cupFlour
3cupsMilk
1cupCream, hot
1tablespoonDry Sherry, if desired

Directions

Remove lobster meat and dice. Crush the shells and add them with then ends of the claws to the chicken consomme, onion, celery, bay leaf, cloves, and peppercorns. Simmer for ½ hour, then strain.

Melt butter, blend in flour, and add the milk gradually. When smooth and bubbling, add the lobster and stock and simmer, covered, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and sherry.

Source: My Own Cook Book From Stillmeadow and Cape Cod, Glady Taber, 1972. ISBN-0-397-00877-5

Serving Ideas: Serve in warm bowls. Recipe By : Gladys Taber

From: Dan Klepach Date: 04-01-95 (159) Fido: Cooking