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Corn and Lobster Chowder

If you can't find fresh lobsters, frozen lobster meat can be used.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1

/4 pound slab bacon (rind removed)

1

tablespoon unsalted butter

2

cups diced (1/4-inch) onion

2

tablespoons all-purpose flour

4

cups chicken broth

2

bay leaves

1

teaspoon sweet paprika

2

russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice

3

sprigs fresh thyme

1

cup half-and-half

3

cups cooked fresh corn kernels

1

red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice

4

scallions, very thinly sliced

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2

cups of cooked lobster, (fresh or frozen) cut into 1/2-inch dice

1

/4 cup flat-leaf parsley

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Cut bacon into small dice and place in a large pot over low heat. Cook, stirring, to render the fat, 5 to 7 minutes. Add butter and let it melt.

    Step 2

    2. Add onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 10 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer.

    Step 3

    3. Simmer broth, bay leaves, and paprika in the pot for 5 minutes to flavor broth.

    Step 4

    4. Add potatoes and thyme; cook until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes.

    Step 5

    5. Add half-and-half, corn, peppers, and scallions; cook 10 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper.

    Step 6

    6. Add lobster and parsley just before serving hot.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 274 calories
30g carbohydrates
8g protein
14g fat
36mg cholesterol.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness
Richmond
Va.