Red Leicester Lobster Chowder
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Red Leicester Lobster Chowder is one of our favorite summer soups. I start this chowder by cooking carrots, celery, and leeks until they are tender. Then, I add in homemade chicken stock and red potatoes. Finally, I add cream and cooked lobster. We like this soup for several reasons. First of all, I like that this soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. Secondly, since I used shelled lobster meat I was able to make this chowder very quickly. And, lastly, we all love the rich and creamy flavors in this lobster soup.
THE EQUIPMENT I USED
- A Dutch Oven- I always use an enameled cast iron Dutch oven. I used my Staub Dutch oven this time.
THE INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR Red Leicester LOBSTER CHOWDER
- Butter- I always use Kerry Gold Irish butter.
- Carrots- Be sure to peel your carrots well.
- Leeks- These add great flavor, but you can also use onions. Be sure to wash your leeks well.
- Chicken Stock- I always use my homemade chicken stock. I like to make it in big batches and store it in my freezer.
- Heavy Cream- If you like, you can substitute whole milk for some of the cream.
- Lobster- If you can buy cooked lobster meat it will save you a lot of time.
- Cheese- I used Red Leicester Cheddar Cheese. You could always just use extra sharp cheddar cheese though.
- Potatoes- Use red potatoes but peel them first.
- Garlic- I like to buy the peeled cloves of garlic, and store them in my freezer.
HOW I MADE MY CHOWDER
- First, I cooked the celery, carrots, and leeks until they were soft.
- Then, I added the potatoes and chicken stock and cooked them until the potatoes were tender.
- Finally, I added the cream and the lobster.
If you like lobster, you need to try this decadent and delicious Red Leicester Lobster Chowder.
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Red Leicester Lobster Chowder
Lobster chowder filled with Red Leicester cheddar cheese, potatoes, and lobster.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. salted butter
- 1 cup each chopped leeks and diced carrots
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 cups red potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream (or a ½ cup milk and a half cup of cream)
- 1 cup Red Leicester cheddar cheese or other cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked lobster, cut in bite sized pieces
- 2 tbsp. chopped chives
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, melt the butter. Add the leeks, carrots, and celery and cook on low heat for ten minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add the chicken stock and potatoes. Cover and simmer for twenty minutes.
- Add the cream and bring it to a simmer. Then add the lobster and cheese and cook for a couple of minutes, just to warm up the lobster. Serve topped with the chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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