Boston Lobster Stew

Ingredients

• Lobster (2 cups, cooked and chopped)
• Unsalted butter (3 tablespoons)
• Onion (1 medium, chopped)
• Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Potatoes (2 medium, diced)
• Fresh thyme (1 teaspoon, chopped)
• All-purpose flour (2 tablespoons)
• Chicken broth (4 cups)
• Heavy cream (1 cup)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly.
2. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
5. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Add the diced potatoes and fresh thyme to the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
7. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream and cooked lobster meat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Allow the stew to simmer for another 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
9. Serve the Boston Lobster Stew hot, garnished with chopped parsley.