Lobster Bisque Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lobster, 1 to 2 pound
• 2 ribs celery
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 c. butter (1/2 lb.)
• 1 c. minced onion (1 med.)
• 2 c. half and half (or possibly lowfat milk)
• Lobster broth
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (optional)
• 1/2 to 1 c. sherry
• 1 teaspoon concentrated chicken stock or possibly 1 cube chicken bouillon
• Salt, white pepper
• 1 c. flour
• 3 c. reserved lobster broth