4 ears of corn (cut off the cob). Save the ears of corn OR if you are short on time you can substitute 2 cups of frozen corn

2 Tbsp butter unsalted

1 medium diced onion

½ red pepper diced

3 sprigs fresh thyme

½ t cumin

½ t turmeric

6 cloves garlic, left whole

3 Tbsp sugar

1 pound small diced Yukon Gold potatoes

3 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth

1 cup cream

12 slices smoked bacon, diced

1 roasted red pepper diced

1 ½ pound Lobster meat steamed - OR get pre-cooked lobster meat at your grocer.

Method for steaming lobster: Steaming liquid consists of 1 gallon of water, pinch of salt with one sliced lemon, 1 onion sliced thin, ¼ cup white wine, 2 tablespoons pickling spice.  Bring to a boil and place lobster in steaming liquid for 10 min. The lobster meat should be just under-cooked because it will continue to cook in the soup. If you get pre cooked meat, just place the meat in the bottom of each soup bowl and pour the soup over it. It will not over cook the meat, but will warm it through.

Making the corn cream:

• Fill pot with heavy cream, whole garlic, thyme sprigs, sugar, turmeric, cumin, ears of corn with corn cut off (or frozen corn) and salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring liquid to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Let mixture simmer for 20 minutes to let the flavor of the corn get into the cream mixture for maximum flavor. This step is crucial to extract maximum flavor for the soup.
• Strain the mixture and set aside.  Be sure to reserve the poached garlic cloves for another use.

To start the soup:

• Render the bacon on low heat until the bacon become crispy and remove to a paper towel to drain.
• Remove most but not all of the bacon drippings from the pan.
• Add the butter, onions, peppers, potato, and let sauté for 2 min. Add a sprinkle of the turmeric and cumin for more flavor and color.
• Add chicken broth until the mixture is almost covered and bring to a simmer. Once it comes to a simmer, add the cream mixture, then add corn kernels and bacon back to pot and let simmer for 10 min. Then, turn heat off and set aside to let the flavors develop.