Lobster Bisque without milk tarragon back

1 lb butter 5 stalks celery , chopped 2 large shallots , finely chopped 1 large yellow onion , chopped 4 tablespoons tomato paste 5 -6 bay leaves 1 tablespoon[...]

3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice 2 cups water 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 lb leek , including green tops,washed thoroughly,sliced 1/2 lb onion , sliced 1/2 lb[...]

3 quarts water 4 (1 1/2 lb) live lobsters , split lengthwise 1/4 cup pure olive oil 1 lb fennel bulb (halved, cored and coarsely chopped) 3 celery ribs ,[...]

2 (2 1/2-pound) lobsters, steamed 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 cup dry sherry 1 shallot, sliced 1 small fennel bulb, sliced 1 celery stalk, sliced 4[...]