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Chef(s) Romain Riva (Auberge Le Moulin Wakefield) offer(s) you the following appetizer:

Asparagus Chowder with Lobster Garnish

For 10 portions

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups diced sweet onion

  • 2 cups diced Yukon Gold potato

  • 1 cup diced leek, white part only

  • Quarter of a cup unsalted butter

  • 4 cups fresh asparagus cut

  • 6cups low sodium chicken stock or consommé

  • 3 cups 35% cream

  • 3 tablespoons Honey

  • Salt

  • Ground White pepper

Method:

  • In a large pot cook the onions, potatoes and leeks with the butter over a low heat until the onions are soft.

  • Add the fresh diced asparagus to the onions and leeks and season with salt and ground white pepper to taste.

  • Cook the asparagus for 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid is released from it. 

  • Add the low sodium chicken stock or consommé to the pot and mix well. 

  • Bring the chowder to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Reduce the heat and add the 35% cream to the chowder and mix well. 

  • Bring the chowder back up to the boil and simmer for 15 mins.

  • Remove the chowder from the heat and add the honey.

  • Puree the chowder with a hand blender until smooth.

  • Adjust seasoning with salt and ground white pepper to taste.

Lobster garnish:

  • 1 pound cooked lobster meat (large dice)

  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots

  • 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • Salt

  • White pepper

Method:

  • In a small fry pan melt the butter over a medium high heat and add the shallots. 

  • Brown the shallots and cook until soft.

  • Add the cooked diced lobster meat and heat through.

  • Remove from the heat and add the chopped tarragon and mix well.

  • Season to taste with salt and ground white pepper.

Plating:
10 tablespoons sour cream
Fresh chives

  • Place the lobster meat in the center of a warmed soup plate.

  • Carefully pour the hot asparagus chowder around the lobster meat. Leave top quarter of the lobster meat uncovered.
  • Place one tablespoons of sour cream on top of the lobster meat and garnish with fresh chives.

LOCAL PRODUCE Consult our local produce

At the Wakefield Mill we use Bergendal Honey which is produced locally and has a beautiful floral flavour.


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Hôtellerie Champêtre
1255 rue University, bureau 430
Montréal (Québec)
H3B 3B6

Printed on: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Phone: 514 861-4024
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