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YOU GUYS!! This chowder. Oh I love this chowder.
First of all, we are currently at the height of corn season and I cannot get enough. Second of all, we are three days into September, which means that soup is totally fair game. I know that September can still be fairly hot, but it can also bring a preview of the colder days to come. This soup is perfect for those days, a blend of late summer corn and fresh lobster put together into a cozy chowder with scrumptious gruyere cheese! Trust me, even if it is still blazing hot where you are (clearly it is not blazing hot here, and never will be), this soup is still perfect as a lighter end of summer meal.
I have actually been wanting to make a corn and lobster french onion chowder since very early June. See, sometimes when I am having a hard time coming up with new recipe ideas my thoughts sway ahead to the upcoming months. Then of course, I have like a million and one recipes for four months down the road, but better something than nothing.
Like right now, I already have ten recipes for the holidays that I just have to make because I am so ridiculously excited about them. Yes, I know, so crazy, but that is the way my mind works and sometimes it’s a little frustrating.
Anyway, I got this idea for a corn chowder and french onion soup combo. This September soup is perfect for when it is still officially summer, but fall is close behind. Some of us (like myself) may be craving a bit cozier foods and this corn chowder does the trick. There are tons of fresh late summer corn, onions, and even fresh lobster. I know the lobster is a bit extravagant, but it’s just so good in this recipe. If it is a little too pricey for you or you just do not like lobster you can totally leave it out. No big deal.
But I mean, if you can, make it with the lobster. It’s pretty amazing.
The base of the soup starts out like any french onion soup with a big batch of caramelized onions. Have I ever told you that this time last year was my first experience with caramelized onions and that ever since then I have pretty much been crazy in love with them?? Because, it’s true and I still cannot get enough of them. I plan to be making a lot of caramelized onion recipes this fall. So um, stock up on the mouth wash.
Once you’ve got the onions caramelized, on to the chowder. I used so much sweet corn in this recipe. It’s super sweet, super creamy and so flavorful. I know that some people may be screaming at me for ruining classic corn chowder (and paring lobster with cheese…again), but don’t get mad until you try it. You’ll love it.
Ok and then finally – my favorite part.
You simply cannot do any kind of french onion soup with out Gruyère and warm toasted bread. You just can’t. So just like classic french onion soup, this chowder gets topped with Gruyère toasties. Nothing better.
Of course like any good chowder, there is some crispy bacon involved. I mean, I figured since I was going all out with this one, bacon was a must. It’s the perfect September meal.
And don’t think because I married two soups together that there is extra work involved. It’s a one pot, pretty quick cooking, simple chowder.
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Oh those toasties and that corn. Still flipping out over this one.
Look how gorgeous these little pots are! I just love that melty cheese on top! 🙂
I would love to make this for my dinner club. What would you suggest to serve with it. (what kind of appetizer and dessert)
These little crock pots look amazing and that is before you even know there is lobster inside. Pinning!!
Thanks Emily! 🙂
You didn’t specify what to do with the basil either.
So sorry, I have fixed the recipe. Enjoy!
You also forgot what to do with the bacon. I assume it’s a garnish based on your pictures.
These photos are gorgeous! I seriously can’t stop staring at them and wishing I had a big beautiful bowl of this amazingly cheesy soup in front of me right now. 🙂
Thank you! wish I could share!
You forgot the garlic in the directions! But great recipe, I’m making it (with a glass of the white wine, of course!) as we speak 😉
Oh so sorry! I six it now, but I hope you love this!!
Soooooo good!!! My new favourite soup for sure
Thanks!
I am lusting after this chowder. OMG. Lobster is very very special in the Pacific NW. So probably wouldn’t be using that. But crab I would see me doing. Out of sight chowder, girl.
Thank you so much! I bet crab would be good too!
I have NOT eaten enough lobster this year.
Dude, me neither!! We need to get on that! Ha! 🙂
You had me at lobster – loving this soup remix!
Thanks Jessica!
Totally loving the sound and look of those gruyere toasties, loving the rustic photography and overflowing bowls! Delicious!
Thanks Thalia! Hope you are having a great week!
GORGEOUS PHOTOS!!!! I would love a bowl of this right now, too!!
Well, thank you!!
This soup looks delicious…so rich and full of flavor! Love this idea…thanks for sharing such a gourmet delight!
Thank you so much for the sweet words, Jodee! Hope you are having a great week!
This chowder looks amazing! I love the pictures of the lobsters. Gorg.
THANk you so much! 🙂
My favorite part of the fall is all the soups/chowders! Love adding alcohol into dishes. Always adds a little different kick
Mine too, they are just so cozy!! 🙂