Step 1: Cook the Maine Lobsters

Boil 2-3 Maine Lobsters in salted water for about 15 minutes each to fully cook them.

Step 2:

Crack them open and separate the meat into one bowl and the shells into another bowl.

Step 3: Create Soup Broth with Maine Lobster Shells

In a large pot, toss in the lobster shells from the tail and claw, along with these ingredients:

1 chopped yellow onion
2 shredded carrots
2 chopped celery stalks
2 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
1 bunch chopped parsley
1 tsp black pepper corns
1 tsp kosher salt

Step 4:

Add enough cold water to cover everything, then simmer for at least 45 minutes.

2 cups of the broth will be used for the soup.

Step 5: Make the Broccoli Cheddar Soup

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 1 diced yellow onion and cook 4-5 minutes until soft. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6:

Stir in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute.

Step 7:

Slowly whisk in 1 cup lobster broth, scraping the bottom of the pot until a smooth base forms.

Step 8:

Stir in 2-3 cups chopped broccoli florets and 1 cup shredded carrots.

Step 9:

Pour in 1 more cup of Maine Lobster broth and 2 cups of heavy cream.

Step 10:

Season with:
1 teaspoon garlic & herb seasoning
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Step 11:

Reduce the heat to medium-low and gradually stir in 2 cups of freshly shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 12:

Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy. It should be rich and velvety, not thin.

Step 13:

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 14: Prepare the Butter Sauce

Melt 2 sticks of salted butter with these ingredients:
2 tbsp chopped green onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp red pepper flakes

Step 15:

Transfer to a squirt bottle.

Step 16: Assemble the Soup

Serve the soup in a sourdough bread bowl (optional).

Step 17:

Top with shredded cheese. Chop the lobster meat into chunks and place it on top of the cheese.

Step 18:

Drizzle with the butter sauce.

Step 19:

Enjoy!