Lobster Bisque

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• ½ cup minced shallots
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 medium bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ¾ cup white wine
• 1 pound cooked lobster meat, (chopped)
• 1½ cups half and half cream
• 1 tablespoon cognac ((optional))
• additional, larger pieces of lobster meat, (for garnish)
• chopped chives, (for garnish (optional))