Lobster Chowder

Ingredients

• Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Thyme (1 teaspoon)
• Bay leaf (1)
• Milk (2 cups)
• Chicken broth (4 cups)
• All (purpose flour - 2 tablespoons)
• Potatoes (2 medium, peeled and diced)
• Carrot (1 large, diced)
• Celery (2 stalks, diced)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Butter (2 tablespoons)
• Lobster meat (1 pound, cooked and chopped)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, celery, and carrot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk.
5. Add the potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
6. Add the chopped lobster meat and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Remove the bay leaf and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.