Lobster Chowder
Creamy, indulgent Lobster Chowder takes only 40 minutes to make and is incredibly flavorful! Tender potatoes, crisp bacon, and luscious lobster are enveloped in a creamy, velvety broth.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound chopped bacon
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled and diced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 pound cooked lobster, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- cracked black pepper, to taste
- chopped dill and parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Add 1 pound chopped bacon to a large pot over medium-high heat and cook until crispy. Remove it using a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add ½ cup diced yellow onion and cook until tender. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in the ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon dried thyme then stir to make a paste.
- Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and 3 cups Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled and diced. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in 1 ½ cups heavy cream, 1 pound cooked lobster,, and the cooked crumbled bacon. Season to taste with ½ teaspoon salt and cracked black pepper,
- Garnish with chopped dill and parsley, if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or crostini.
Nutrition
Calories: 998kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 79g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 2520mg | Potassium: 1234mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1494IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 3mg
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