Creating Seafood Bisque Magic is straightforward if you follow these steps carefully:

1. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot, cooking until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
2. Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in the garlic and sauté for another minute. Then, add the Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to the mixture.
3. Incorporate Tomato Paste: Add the tomato paste and cook for an additional two minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
4. Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the dry white wine, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot for added flavor. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Add Seafood Stock: Stir in the seafood stock (or vegetable broth) and allow it to come to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
6. Blend the Mixture: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup to your desired level of smoothness. You can also ladle the soup into a blender and blend in batches if necessary.
7. Add Cream and Seafood: Stir in the heavy cream, and mix well. Add the seafood and cook until the seafood is just cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).

These simple yet effective steps will guide you in creating this fantastic bisque, bursting with ocean flavor!