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
MOM'S OYSTER STEW
Oyster stew is whipped up in a matter of minutes. The fresher the oysters, the better the flavor. A fresh tasty, savory version that's sure to please.
Provided by Kathi Harrison Smith
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Seafood
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and half-and-half, and transfer to the top of a double boiler. If you do not have one, set the pan of soup over a pan of simmering water.
- When the milk is hot, add the oysters and heat just until the oysters are opaque. Do not allow to boil. Season with fresh parsley, cayenne pepper and sherry. Go easy on the sherry until you are sure you like it in the stew.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 156.5 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 952.6 mg, Sugar 3 g
OYSTER STEW
Steps:
- In a large saute pan, melt the 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, stirring constantly and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onions and celery and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the milk and oyster liquid. Season the mixture with salt, cayenne and black pepper. Bring the liquid up to a simmer. Simmer the liquid for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the oysters, garlic and parsley. Bring the liquid back up to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the oysters curl. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and remove from the heat. Ladle the soup into the terrine.
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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