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
Recipe by riehlfood.com
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
1
hour
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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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