Lobster Chowder Recipe

Lobster Chowder takes soup to a whole other level.  This delicious chowder can make a perfect light meal, add a salad and a loaf of crusty bread and enjoy.

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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It doesn’t have to be winter to be soup season, especially when the soup you’re making (or eating) is Lobster Chowder. When Lisa and I go out to eat we’re always on the lookout for delicious starters and good homemade soups always fall into that category.

When I first met Lisa many years ago she didn’t like lobster, she was a blue claw crab and beer girl. But I think a better way to put it would be she didn’t know just how good lobster could be.

That first summer we met I  introduced her to the Joys of Lobster and opened up a whole new world of culinary delights!

Needless to say lobster is now a regular menu item and not just lobster tails. She loves lobster rolls, lobster salad, and of course lobster bisque. And thanks to my local Restaurant Depot, I can buy 2-pound packs of frozen lobster body and claw meat to make all the dishes that Lisa now loves!

Of course, if you don’t have a Restaurant Depot you can shop at most Supermarkets carry 8 ounce to 1 pound packs of frozen lobster meat. Look in the frozen seafood area near the fresh seafood in your grocer.

If you’d like to see more of my lobster meat recipes check out my Lobster Rolls, and Lobster Fra Diavalo Bianco.

With any of my delicious lobster recipes, you can turn an ordinary day into an extra ordinary day!

If you’ve tried my lobster chowder recipe or any other recipe on askchefdennis.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME  on Instagram @chefdenniseats and @chefdennistravels,  Twitter and Facebook.

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Lobster Chowder Recipe

Lobster Chowder takes soup to a whole other level.  This delicious chowder can make a perfect light meal, add a salad and a loaf of crusty bread and enjoy.

Author: Chef Dennis Littley

Nutrition Facts

Lobster Chowder Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Cholesterol 111mg 37%

Sodium 387mg 16%

Potassium 737mg 21%

Total Carbohydrates 28g 9%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 7g

Protein 16g 32%

Vitamin A 85.2%

Vitamin C 15.1%

Calcium 17.9%

Iron 18.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Appetiser

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 6

Calories: 351 kcal

Ingredients

• 10 ounces lobster claw and body meat frozen or canned
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour I used a Gluten Free blend
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 2 cups chicken stock vegetable or seafood stock can be substituted
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. soak lobster meat in milk while preparing soup until needed.
2. melt butter in medium saucepan
3. add diced celery, carrots and onion. saute for 3-4 minutes then add flour and stir it all together. Reduce heat to low and allow to cook for about 5 minutes. Do not let this burn or darken!
4. Whisk in stock until fully incorporated
5. remove lobster meat from milk and set aside.
6. Add milk to soup, mixing well.
7. Add potatoes to soup and continue to simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are softened (20-30 minutes)
8. add fresh thyme
9. sea salt and pepper to taste.
10. add lobster and allow to simmer for 7-10 minutes to build the lobster flavor
11. Serve and enjoy!