Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Creamy Lobster Scallop Chowder for Cozy Nights In. This rich and hearty seafood chowder combines tender lobster meat and succulent scallops in a velvety broth, perfect for warming up chilly evenings or impressing guests at special gatherings. With its delightful blend of flavors and creamy texture, this chowder promises to elevate your dining experience. Easy to prepare with straightforward steps, it’s the ultimate comfort food that you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh lobster meat (cooked)
- 1 lb scallops (plump, translucent)
- 4 slices turkey bacon (or chicken ham)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium potatoes (diced)
- 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: dice onion, celery, and potatoes; mince garlic.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Sauté onions, celery, and garlic in the bacon grease until softened.
- Add potatoes and stock; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in lobster and scallops; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and add bay leaves; simmer gently for another 5 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving, garnish with fresh herbs, and top with crumbled bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg