It’s hard to believe two years have passed already. I started this journey as a way to share my adventures in the kitchen and favorite recipes. I truly didn’t expect anyone to read my ramblings, forget actually trying my recipes.

Because parties and celebrations should be shared and because this little blogging thing is even more special because of you, I cooked up something super special to share for my blogging anniversary. This would be wonderful as a special Valentine’s Day meal too.

I’m not entirely sure how the idea hit me, but I’m glad it did. Lobster is one of those things that is usually reserved for special occasions, and this is just that! This is a traditional creamy chowder, spiced just right and loaded with potatoes and lobster. It’s warm, comforting and totally decadent.

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Slow Cooker Lobster Chowder

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 10

Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/2 lb cooked lobster meat
  • 3 1/2 C potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 15 oz corn, drained
  • 3/4 C yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp white ground pepper
  • 1 tsp dried minced garlic
  • 1/4 C all purpose flour, or 2Tbsp cornstarch for a gluten free option
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
  • 4 slices bacon, optional
  • 1 1/2 C lobster stock
  • 3 1/2 C Half and half, or heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to slow cooker, minus lobster meat and bacon. Stir gently.
  • Cook bacon. Drain on paper towels. Chop and set aside. Carefully add bacon grease to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours.
  • Prepare lobster meat, by cutting into bite size pieces. When one hour remains, add cooked lobster meat to slow cooker. Gently stir. Cover and continue to cook.
  • Divide among bowls. If desired, sprinkle with chopped bacon and serve with crackers. Store chilled in airtight containers for up to several days.

Notes

An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Dinner, Lobster, Slow cooker, Soup