Description

This Lobster Corn Potato Chowder is creamy, comforting, and full of layered flavor. Tender lobster meat is gently simmered with sweet corn, buttery potatoes, and aromatic vegetables in a rich dairy based broth. The result is a hearty chowder with a smooth texture and balanced taste that feels both elegant and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

Two cans lobster meat or sixteen ounces fresh lobster meat with liquid reserved

Four cups chicken broth

One celery stalk finely chopped

Two carrots finely chopped

One large sweet onion chopped

Three teaspoons garlic minced

Six gold potatoes peeled and cubed

Four cups sweet corn kernels

One cup whole milk

Two cups half and half

Four ounces Applegate Uncured Turkey Bacon or Butterball Turkey Bacon chopped

One bay leaf

Fresh parsley finely chopped

Cayenne pepper to taste

Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Drain the lobster meat and reserve the liquid

2. Add the lobster liquid, chicken broth, bay leaf, celery, carrots, and a small amount of parsley to a large pot and bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and cover until vegetables are tender

3. Cook the chopped turkey bacon in a skillet until lightly crisp then remove and set aside

4. In the same skillet cook the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant

5. Add the onion mixture, potatoes, and corn to the broth and simmer until the potatoes are tender

6. Stir in the milk and half and half and allow the chowder to gently simmer

7. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste

8. Add the lobster meat and cook gently until heated through

9. Remove the bay leaf and serve warm garnished with parsley and crisp turkey bacon

Notes

Use gold potatoes for the best creamy texture while still holding their shape

Avoid boiling the chowder after adding dairy to keep the texture smooth

Lobster should be added at the end to prevent overcooking

The chowder thickens naturally as it rests and will become richer over time

Fresh corn adds extra sweetness but frozen corn works well year round

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American