Ina Garten Lobster Corn Chowder Recipe
The Ina Garten Lobster Corn Chowder Recipe is a rich, creamy and comforting seafood soup that is perfect for special dinners or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes diced
- 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped chives
- Crispy bacon bits
- Oyster crackers
- Fresh thyme
- Extra lobster pieces
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
Cook The Vegetables
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot. Cook the onion, celery and carrots until soft and fragrant.
Add The Garlic
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute while stirring constantly.
Add The Potatoes
- Mix the diced potatoes into the vegetables until evenly coated with butter.
Pour In The Stock
- Add the seafood stock and bay leaf. Stir everything together until well combined.
Simmer
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about twenty minutes until the potatoes become tender.
Add The Corn
- Stir in the corn kernels and cook for another five minutes until tender.
Pour In The Cream
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream over low heat until the chowder becomes smooth and creamy.
Add The Lobster
- Gently fold the chopped lobster into the chowder and warm it for three to four minutes without boiling.
Season The Chowder
- Add the thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to blend the flavors.
Remove The Bay Leaf
- Take out the bay leaf before serving the chowder.
Garnish
- Sprinkle chopped parsley, chives or crispy bacon over each bowl if desired.
Serve Warm
- Ladle the chowder into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or oyster crackers.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster whenever possible.
- Yukon Gold potatoes create a creamy texture.
- Do not boil after adding the cream.
- Add smoked paprika for extra depth.
- Blend one cup of the soup for a thicker chowder.
- Stir gently after adding the lobster.
- Finish with fresh herbs before serving.