Smoked Salmon Bisque

Move over lobster bisque. This delicious salmon bisque is the BEST!

1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart vegetable stock or broth
1 quart half & half
1/2 cup sherry
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsps lemon juice
1 tsp Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
8 oz. Smoked Salmon finely chopped

Melt butter in Dutch oven, whisk in flour until smooth. Cook stirring continuously for 5 minutes, gradually stir in vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add half & half and next 6 ingredients cooking until warm. Add chopped salmon. You can also top teh bisque with fresh rosemary sprigs.