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.