Creole Shrimp And Lobster Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 steamed fresh lobster tails
4 tablespoons butter
1 small white onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 lb steamed medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
Bread Bowl
1 round loaf sourdough bread
olive oil
Garnish
fresh parsley
shredded parmesan cheese

Preparation

Remove lobster meat from shell; coarsely chop and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Add lobster meat and shrimp. Stir in half-and-half and Creole seasoning; cook for 10 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile cut out the center portion of a round loaf of bread. Brush with olive oil and place on a sturdy cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for about 15 minutes to seal bowl.
Ladle soup into bread bowl and sprinkle on parmesan and parsley if desired.
Serve immediately.