(Flat lobster chowder - Traditional recipe)

Time: preparation: 30 minutes ........ cooking: 20-25 minutes 600 g (1 lb 5 1/2 oz) flat lobsters 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 leeks, chopped A bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons dried chives 2 teaspoons dried bay leaves 2 teaspoons dried marjoram 2 teaspoons dried tarragon 100 ml (4 fl oz - 1/2 C) dry white wine 1 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes Home-made bread, sliced Salt easy recipe

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This is a real recipe from Italy but there are a lot of versions; we suggest our version: a low fat and simple recipe!
Clean flat lobsters and wash them.
In a saucepan put olive oil, chopped tomatoes, leeks and parsley, the other aromatic herbs and wine. Begin cooking over a low heat, half-covered. Add flat lobsters after 10 minutes, season to taste with salt and let them cook for other 10-15 minutes until cooking juice is well retired.
Toast bread slices, put them on the bottom of a soup plate and cover them with your chowder. Serve immediately.

What's the right wine?
Our suggestion is: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi (white wine from Marche - Italy).

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