OYSTER SOUP
Steps:
- In a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream and oyster liquor from the oysters to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, in a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the celery and a pinch of the salt and sweat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onion and continue cooking until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery seed, hot pepper sauce, and oysters and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the edges of the oysters start to curl.
- Transfer the oysters to the carafe of a blender and add enough of the cream just to cover.*
- Puree until the mixture is smooth. Return the remaining cream to medium heat, add the pureed mixture, and cook until heated through.
- Just before serving, add the lemon juice, chopped herbs, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.
GRANDMA'S OYSTER SOUP
Grandma's Oyster Soup is a traditional Christmas menu item. Grab a sleeve of crackers and dig into this soup featuring oysters in a buttery-milk broth.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Entree Main Course Side Dish Soup
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour oyster juice through a sieve to remove grit; reserve juice for soup .
- Rinse oysters in cold water in colander to remove any broken shells.
- Melt butter in a large sauce pan or soup pot over low heat. Add oysters and gently warm for a few minutes.
- Add milk and oyster juice. Continue to heat slowly over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- When the broth is warm (not scalded), season slowly with salt and pepper. Taste and continue to season until the milk broth is flavorful.
- Serve with crackers or oyster crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 794 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ELEGANT OYSTER AND ARTICHOKE SOUP
This silky concoction makes an elegant starter, or a light supper if paired with the Parisienne Bistro Crudité Plate (p. 102) or the Bayona House Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette (p. 95) and a warm baguette. Oysters and artichokes are another favorite New Orleans combination. For your convenience I've called for canned artichoke hearts, but if you're feeling expansive (and industrious), use fresh artichoke hearts. Your efforts will be rewarded.
Yield makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it starts to sizzle. Add the onion, celery, artichoke hearts, and garlic and stir. Sauté for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the flour and stir. Slowly whisk in the white wine, milk, and the oyster liquid. Bring to a boil, stirring or whisking, then add the cream, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in the oysters, scallions, and a little salt and simmer about 5 more minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Add a squeeze of lemon and garnish with croutons.
OYSTER SOUP
A quick and easy soup that is just wonderful on a winter day (or anytime, really)! This soup comes from the New England chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Savory
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter, stir in flour and blend well.
- Add milk slowly, stirring constantly; add cream, salt, pepper and grated onion.
- Keep warm over low heat.
- Bring oysters to a boil in their own liquor; add to milk stock and heat about 5 minutes or until edges of the oysters curl.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.1, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 152.1, Sodium 856, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 19.5
OYSTER STEW
This is best Oyster Stew you ever had! It is elegant and satisfying. I serve it with toasted homemade bread. Serve it quick and hot! Try adding a drop or two of hot sauce in your stew -- it's delicious!
Provided by Buddy Sizemore
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Seafood
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the celery and shallots until shallots are tender.
- Pour half-and-half into a large pot over medium-high heat. Mix in the butter, celery, and shallot mixture. Stir continuously. When the mixture is almost boiling, pour the oysters and their liquid into the pot. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir continuously until the oysters curl at the ends. When the oysters curl the stew is finished cooking; turn off the heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Fat 51.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 31.8 g, Sodium 308.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
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