Lobster Chowder

Lobster Chowder

Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes

Typically, lobster chowder reminds us of a summer recipe using fresh New England lobster tail. But thanks to Trader Joe’s frozen Langostino tails, this recipe is the perfect way to beat the cold temperatures. Our version is a little lighter in calories than most recipes which makes it even more comforting to eat!

Ingredients

  • One 12 ounce bag of trader Joe’s  frozen Langostino tails
    5 Tbsp. of butter

  • One 1/2 cups of onions, diced

  • One 1/2 cups of carrots, diced

  • One 1/2 cups of celery, diced

  • 2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced

  • 2 cups of potatoes, diced (pre-cook in microwave to soften about 5-6 minutes)

  • 3 cups of chicken stock

  • 1 cup of seafood stock

  • 1 cup of 2% milk

  • 1/2 cup of sherry

  • 1/2 tsp. of hot sauce

  • 1 tsp. of fresh thyme

  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

  • 8 ounces of cooked chopped pancetta

Directions

  • Follow directions on package to thaw lobster meat.
  • Melt butter in large stock pot. Add diced onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Saute for about 4 minutes until soft. Add flour and stir to combine.  Reduce heat and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Be careful not to let it darken.
  • Whisk in chicken stock and seafood stock until blended.
  • Add milk, sherry and hot sauce, mixing well.
  • Add lobster, softened potatoes, thyme and salt and pepper.
  • Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes to blend all the flavors.
  • Top individual servings with crispy pancetta.

Tips and Serving Suggestions

  • 1. For thicker chowder, simmer the soup longer. For thinner chowder, stir in additional chicken broth.
  • 2. Serve with toasted bread and a cold beer!!

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