INGREDIENTS
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3-4 (8 ounce) lobster tails (optional)*
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4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 sweet onions, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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salt and pepper
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4 tablespoons flour
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1 1/2 cups white wine or beer (12 ounces)*
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2 1/2 cups chicken broth
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4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
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1 cup heavy cream or half and half
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1/2 a lemon, juiced
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1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped (I used basil)
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1 french baguette, sliced
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4 ounce gruyere cheese, shredded