Lobster Chowder Recipe
Today, let's embark on a culinary journey exploring the delectable world of Lobster Chowder.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- Fresh lobster meat (about 2 cups, cooked and chopped)
- Potatoes (2 large, diced)
- Onion (1 medium, finely chopped)
- Celery (2 stalks, finely chopped)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Bacon (4 strips, chopped)
- Butter (2 tablespoons)
- All-purpose flour (2 tablespoons)
- Chicken broth (4 cups)
- Heavy cream (1 cup)
- Thyme (1 teaspoon, dried)
- Bay leaves (2)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté bacon until crispy.
- Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add butter to the pot and sauté onions, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly to create a roux.
- Gradually add chicken broth, stirring to avoid lumps.
- Bring to a simmer. Add diced potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until potatoes are tender. Stir in lobster meat and heavy cream, allowing the chowder to heat through
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and ladle the chowder into bowls.
- Garnish with crispy bacon and fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!