Lobster And Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb.) live lobsters
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 5 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 c. white wine
• 3 ears corn, kernels removed, kernels and corncobs reserved
• 3 strips bacon, diced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 2 c. heavy cream
• 2 medium Yukon Gold or other potatoes, diced into 1/2 pieces
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
• 3 tsp. chopped fresh scallions