Lobster and corn in one soup? What’s not to love? This is sure to please all the lobster lovers in the family.

Lobster Corn Chowder with Roasted Chilies

5 from 1 vote
Recipe by riehlfood.com
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn, shucked

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2 slices bacon, minced

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, minced

  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 1/2 qt. chicken broth

  • 3 potatoes, diced

  • 3 jalapenos

  • 2 poblano peppers

  • 1 cup lobster meat

  • 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese

  • 2 T fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1 cup corn tortilla strips

Directions

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Place jalapeño and poblano peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 10 minutes or until blackened, turning occasionally. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel peppers; cut in half lengthwise, discarding seeds and membranes. Finely chop; set aside.
  • Cut the corn kernels from the cob, capturing as much juice as possible. Reserve one cup corn kernels. Puree remaining corn, along with the heavy cream in a food processor. Set aside.
  • Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp. Add onion, celery, red pepper and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender.
  • Add the pureed corn and cream mixture, reserved corn kernels, lobster, and roasted chillies.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top with ½” wide fried corn tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.

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