Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped, shells reserved)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup onion (chopped)
• 1/2 cup carrots (chopped)
• 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups shrimp stock (or chicken stock or dashi)
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups canned tomatoes with juice (chopped)
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup arborio rice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 lemon (juice)