INSTRUCTIONS
1
In a small soup pot, heat the butter and sauté the veggies, herbs, and salt over medium heat until onions are soft, not brown.
2
Add the tomato paste and cook briefly.
3
Add the sherry and bring up to a boil.
4
Lower heat and add the lobster stock. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Strain into a clean pot, discarding solids.
6
Bring liquid back to a simmer and add the rice. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
7
Purée in a blender, or use a stick food processor, and process till smooth. Strain again if desired.
8
Place back on heat and add the cream and lobster.
9
Taste and season with the cayenne pepper, an additional splash of sherry, and salt if needed. Serve with any additional lobster meat.