HEARTY NEW ENGLAND OYSTER CHOWDER WITH RIVELS

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I revised an Oyster Chowder recipe given to me by a friend and came up with this hearty Oyster Chowder with Rivels (small dumplings). It's quick and easy to make and very filling. Please note: the quantity of the ingredients is an approximation because I don't normally measure ingredients when I cook.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 -16 ounces oysters
1/2 cup onion, diced
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups potatoes, cubed
5 cups milk
2 teaspoons parsley
2 teaspoons basil
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons flour (optional)
1/2 cup milk (optional)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
3/4-1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1 teaspoon parsley

Steps:

  • In a stock pot saute onions in butter. Add oysters and saute for additional 3 - 4 minutes. Add milk, potatoes, parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
  • As chowder is cooking, make rivels. Beat together egg, milk, salt, pepper and parsley. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Bring chowder to a slow boil and drop small bits of dough into the chowder, stirring occasionally. (I use two small spoons, one to scoop up a little dough and the other to scrape the dough off the spoon into the chowder.) These will turn into little dumplings otherwise known as rivels.
  • Simmer until potatoes are cooked through. If you wish to thicken the chowder, mix 3 tablespoons flour with 1/3 cup milk to make a smooth paste. Slowly add a little bit at a time to chowder stirring constantly until chowder thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.3, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 163.1, Sodium 481.8, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 25.9

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