Lobster And Sweet Corn Chowder

AmericanSeafoodIntermediate60 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0.8 lb bacon, julienned
  • 2 cup chopped yellow onions
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 0.8 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 cup chicken stock
  • 1 0.5 lb new potatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 5 whole cooked lobsters, split in half
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large stockpot over medium heat, render the bacon for 10 minutes until crispy.

  2. 2

    Add the onions, celery, and carrot. Season with salt and cayenne; sauté for 5 minutes. Add bay leaves.

  3. 3

    Stir in the flour to make a roux; cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add the potatoes and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in the half-and-half, Tabasco, and Worcestershire. Adjust seasoning and remove bay leaves.

  6. 6

    Ladle chowder into bowls. Place half a lobster in each bowl. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Tags

soupamerican