Oyster Soup
This oyster soup is mildly seasoned so the delicate fish flavor comes through. If you like, float a small pat of margarine or butter atop each serving.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion or sliced leek
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2 teaspoons margarine or butter
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1 pint shucked oysters
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups milk
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1 cup half-and-half or light cream
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped pimiento (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan cook onion or leek in margarine or butter until tender but not brown. Add the undrained oysters and salt. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until oysters curl around the edges, stirring occasionally.
2.
Stir in milk, half-and-half or light cream, parsley, pimiento (if desired), and pepper. Heat through. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 239, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 502 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 14 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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