Soup- Lobster, Shrimp and Corn Chowder

By á-2703

I just throw stuff in until it tastes good.. This soup is one of my personal favorites and this recipe makes a HUGE pot.. I like to use fresh, local seafood! It's the perfect winter meal!

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 15 pieces of bacon, diced
• 2 cups chopped sweet onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 4 large carrots sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 Teaspoons Lawry's Garlic Salt (coarse ground with parsley)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 1/4 cup cold water)
• 14 cups chicken broth
• 2 pieces of fresh corn on the cob (cut off corn)
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
• 2 cups whole milk (substitute heavy whipping cream if you prefer a creamier soup)
• 8-9 medium red potatoes cut into sixths
• 1 Large fresh lobster tail diced into 1 inch pieces
• 1 pound of medium to large fresh shrimp- shelled, deveined and cut in half
• 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large stock pot, over medium high heat, cook the bacon for 10 minutes. Stir in the onions, celery, and carrots. Season the vegetables with salt, and cayenne. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Stir in the flour and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the red potatoes and corn niblets. Stir in the Old Bay seasoning. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes tender. Stir in the whole milk, Lobster and Shrimp. Simmer the soup for 5 minutes. Add the black pepper, Lawry's seasoning salt and Worcestershire sauce. Add the cornstarch that has been mixed in water. Simmer the soup for an additional 4 minutes.