Lobster Chowder
Rich, creamy, and packed with tender lobster, this Lobster Chowder is perfect for a cozy night in. It's a set-it-and-forget-it recipe that’s easy to prepare and full of hearty flavors. Serve it with crusty bread for a comforting, indulgent meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 6 cups lobster stock
- 1 ½ cups potatoes diced
- 1 cup corn niblets
- 2 cups lobster meat diced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fry the bacon in a large soup pot over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes, then set the bacon aside for another use. You only need the bacon fat.
- Add the butter to the bacon fat then saute the onions, carrots, and celery until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and Old Bay seasoning and cook an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine and let most of it evaporate.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in the flour, then slowly add the lobster stock whisking until smooth.
- Turn the heat back to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until just tender. Then, add the corn and lobster chunks.
- Stir in the cream, season with salt and pepper, and heat through.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips:
- Save lobster shells in the freezer to make stock later.
- Avoid boiling the lobster meat to prevent it from becoming tough; add it at the end and just heat it through.
- Save a few claw pieces for garnish.
- Keep the veggies cut small and evenly so they cook at the same time. Plus, a soup with finely diced veggies vs big, uneven chunks, is much nicer to eat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 889mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3329IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 1mg
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