Description
Creamy Lobster Chowder is a luxurious seafood soup rich with tender lobster, sweet corn, and a velvety broth that delivers a gourmet experience right at home.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 large Yellow Onion, finely diced
2 stalks Celery, finely diced
2 Carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
4 cups Vegetable Broth or Seafood Broth
2 cups Whole Milk
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 pound Cooked Lobster Meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium Russet Potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup Fresh or Frozen Corn Kernels
1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley, plus extra for garnish
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt unsalted butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes
- Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute until fragrant
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously for 2 minutes to create a roux
- Gradually whisk in vegetable broth until smooth. Slowly add whole milk, whisking constantly, and bring to a gentle simmer
- Add diced potatoes, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in corn kernels. Simmer gently for another 5 minutes
- Gently fold in cooked lobster meat and cook for 2-3 minutes to warm through
- Season with salt and pepper, stir in parsley, and serve immediately
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute plant-based butter and coconut milk.
Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free chowder.
Adjust spices and seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg