Lobster Bisque

Serves 6

1/2 minced onion
4 T (1/2 stick) butter
1 T paprika
2 T flour
2/3 C (scant) milk
2/3 C (scant) light cream
2/3 C (scant) water
1/4 C sherry
2 T lobster base (available at specialty shops)
2 ox. lobster meat cut into chunks

In a 1.5 qt. saucepan saute onion in 2 T butter until onion is soft,
about 5 min. Add remaining butter, paprika, and flour. Make roux and
let cool. Stir in milk, cream, and water, bring to a boil, reduce heat
and add sherry, lobster base, lobster meat; stir gently, serve immedately.