Slow Cooker Lobster Chowder
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.
Slow Cooker Lobster Chowder
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.
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at this point, i’m not sure we are celebrating vday. honestly i don’t want to come up with something sweet to do and my hubby just wants to go out for a meal. i’d rather stay home than spend money on an overpriced, over-crowded meal that only makes me feel lethargic. not too romantic LOL. so probably dinner at home and a bottle of wine.
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As a single girl, I will be having a fabulous dinner with me, myself and I. I may even bake myself a delicious cake that I won’t be sharing…..ok, maybe I’ll let the dog have a little taste too :)
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This chowder sounds amazing! My husband I are celebrating the weekend after with homemade pizza and wine:-)
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This VDay I will spend a romantic evening with my hubby of 27 years… dinner at home followed by falling asleep on the couch with the dog squished between us at 9pm. Oh wait, that’s every day….. :)
Happy anniversary! It’s amazing how fast time flies, right? My one year anniversary is right around the corner and I feel like I just started blogging a month ago!
As for this chowder, it looks fabulous, especially in those beautiful mini cocottes.
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happy blogiversary, rachel! this chowder looks absolutely divine, by the way. =) my valentine’s day plans entail cooking a lovely dinner at home with the husband. should be fun + low-key.
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My boyfriend and I will be going to a Valentine’s day brunch on Sunday followed by a trip to Hershey’s Chocolate World :)
Congrats on your blogiversary! For Valentine’s day, my husband and I don’t really do much, except usually we end up cooking a semi-special meal together. We stopped doing the obligatory cards and gifts years ago.
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I’m going to spend the day baking and baking all these pretty treats. The boyfriend is going to be in SF while I’m in LA so I plan on sending him a care package so I’ll have to be working on that.
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Surprising my fiance with dinner plans. He surprised me last year, so it’s my turn. Most likely at a quaint little local restaurant that’s a favorite of ours.
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