Lobster Stock

Ingredients

• • 1 onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
  • 1 carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 6 cups (1.5 litres) crushed cooked lobster shells (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato paste
  • 1 cup (250 ml) white wine
  • 1 tomato, cut into wedges
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 clove
  • Water