Lobster Soup

Directions

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   1. Boil lobster for 10 minutes in plenty of heavily salted water.
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   2. Plunge in ice water, and leave to cool on its back. Clean the lobster, and put aside the meat.
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   3. Crush lobster shell.
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   4. Coarsely chop vegetables, and fry in oil for a few minutes along with lobster shell. Do not allow to brown.
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   5. Add tomato pure, and fry for 30 seconds.
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   6. Add cognac, and light on fire. Shake the pot gently until the fire dies out.
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   6. Add wine, cream and water, and let simmer for about an hour.
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   7. Add salt to taste, and whip in butter before serving.
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   8. Garnish with lobster meat and milk foam.