Ina Garten Lobster Corn Chowder Recipe
If you want a cozy and fancy soup, try this Ina Garten Lobster Corn Chowder Recipe. It is creamy, rich and full of flavor. Sweet corn and tender lobster make a perfect pair.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 2 potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Melt butter in pot
- Heat butter over medium heat until melted and bubbly.
Cook onions and celery
- Add onion and celery. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Add garlic
- Stir in garlic and cook for one minute.
Add corn and potatoes
- Add corn kernels and diced potatoes. Stir well.
Pour in broth
- Add broth and bring to a boil.
Simmer until potatoes soften
- Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Blend some soup
- Use blender or immersion blender for creamy texture.
Add cream and season
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper and paprika.
Add lobster meat
- Add lobster and cook for 3 minutes only.
Garnish and serve
- Top with parsley and serve hot with bread.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for the best sweetness.
- Do not overcook the lobster.
- Blend only half the soup for a chunky texture.
- Use good quality broth for deeper flavor.
- Taste and adjust salt at the end.