Finely dice the onion, celery, and carrot to create a classic mirepoix base.
In a medium pot over medium heat, melt the ghee and sauté the diced vegetables until softened and translucent.
Stir in the tomato paste and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute to deepen the flavors.
Deglaze the pan with dry sherry, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
Pour in the seafood stock and add the bay leaf and fresh thyme.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to process the soup until completely smooth.
Stir in the heavy cream and season with sea salt and black pepper.
Gently fold in the cooked lobster meat and heat through for 2-3 minutes before serving.