Cedar Street Lobster Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb butter
1 bunch celery, medium dice
1 large yellow onion, medium dice
2 cups flour
6 bay leaves
4 ounces lobster base
1/2 cup paprika
2 quarts water
1 quart heavy cream
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 cup Bourbon or 1 cup sherry wine

Preparation

Melt butter, add celery and onion, saute.
Add flour, mix into a roux.
Cook for two (2) minutes, constantly stirring.
Add bay leaves, lobster base, paprika, and water.
Whisk until smooth and mixture starts to thicken.
Add heavy cream and bourbon (or sherry).
Reheat to serving temperature.
Season to taste.