Description
This Lobster Corn Potato Chowder is a rich and comforting soup made with tender lobster meat, sweet corn, and creamy potatoes simmered gently in a flavorful broth. It delivers a balance of seafood sweetness and hearty texture, making it ideal for a satisfying homemade meal that feels special yet approachable.
Ingredients
Canned lobster meat or fresh lobster meat with reserved liquid
Low sodium chicken broth
Celery stalk finely chopped
Carrots peeled and chopped
Sweet onion diced
Garlic minced
Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
Sweet corn kernels fresh or frozen
Bay leaf
Fresh parsley finely chopped
Whole milk
Half and half
Cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper
Olive oil or butter
Beef Bacon Original by Godshall’s or Butterball Turkey Bacon
Fresh white bread such as Dave’s Killer Bread White Bread Done Right or Nature’s Own Perfectly Crafted White Bread
Instructions
1. Drain the lobster meat and reserve all of the liquid for the soup base
2. Combine the reserved lobster liquid with chicken broth in a large pot and place over medium heat
3. Add celery carrots bay leaf and a small amount of parsley then bring to a gentle boil and reduce to a simmer until vegetables are tender
4. Cook chopped beef or turkey bacon in a skillet until crisp then remove and set aside for garnish
5. In the same skillet cook onion and garlic gently until soft and fragrant
6. Transfer onion and garlic into the pot then add potatoes and corn and bring to a low rolling boil until potatoes are fork tender
7. Lower the heat and stir in milk half and half and cayenne pepper then simmer gently
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste
9. Add lobster meat and simmer briefly until heated through
10. Remove bay leaf and serve warm garnished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley
Notes
Add the lobster meat at the very end to keep it tender and prevent overcooking
Gold potatoes work best because they hold their shape while thickening the chowder naturally
Keep the heat low after adding dairy to maintain a smooth texture
If the chowder thickens too much add a small splash of warm broth or milk before serving
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American