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Lobster Veloute (Creamy Lobster Broth)

From: Feature Story
Olympic Restaurant

Ingredients:

FINE MIREPOIX EQUAL QUANTITIES:
Raw Lobsters 4 each
Leek 1 piece
Carrots 3 pieces
Celery 1 bunch
Fennel 1 piece
Tomato Puree 5 ounces
Fresh Tomatoes 5 pieces

AS A BOUQUET GARNI:
Tarragon 1 sprig
Dill 1 sprig
Thyme 1 sprig
Bay Leaves 2 leaves
Peppercorn ½ ounce
Brandy (1 measure) 2 ounces
White Wine 1 liter
Good Quality Fish Stock ½ liter
Heavy Cream ½ liter

ROUX:
Flour 2 ounces
Butter 2 ounces
Lemon Juice ½ piece
Salt 1 pinch
Cayenne Pepper 1 pinch
Pepper 1 pinch