Lobster and Pea Chowder

Ingredients

• Chowder

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp (42 g) butter
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth
  • 1 sprig fresh basil
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 ½ cups (200 g) frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 lb (910 g) cooked lobster meat, diced (about 2 lobsters)
  • ½ cup (125 ml) 35% heavy cream
  • 1 small yellow or green zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise (optional)
  • Fresh herbs to taste (tarragon, chives, basil), chopped
  • Salt and pepper

• Garlic and Herb Bread

  • 4 hamburger buns, halved and toasted (see note)
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
  • 2 tbsp softened butter
  • 2 tsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped