OLD STYLE LOBSTER CHOWDER

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This recipe comes from the Lunenberg Hospital Cookbook and is considered a collector's item in the Canadian Maritimes. I haven't tried it yet, but is sounds really good and looks relatively simple to make.

Provided by Gwen35

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled, small dice
1 cup water
2 cups canned lobster, drained
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup cream (recipe does not indicate butter fat content)
2 -3 tablespoons butter or 2 -3 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Combine onions and potatoes in a saucepan with water and cook until potatoes are tender.
  • Chop larger pieces of lobster into small pieces.
  • Add lobster, milk and cream to the potatoes and onions.
  • When heated through (do not allow to boil), add butter and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.5, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 47.3, Sodium 691.5, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 7.2

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