OYSTER AND ARTICHOKE SOUP

Oyster and Artichoke Soup image

Rich, buttery soup with pieces of artichoke heart and oyster. If you love oysters or artichokes you can add half-again as much of these ingredients. You can also use 1 pint each heavy cream and half-half for a less rich soup. This soup does not freeze well so don't cook more than you can eat within a few days!

Provided by Dena G.

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup chicken stock
1 (8 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 quart fresh oysters, shucked and chopped
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and celery until tender, about 10 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15 minutes. Add the artichokes and oysters, and simmer for 10 more minutes. Finally, stir in the heavy cream and half-and-half cream. Cook until heated through, but do not boil, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 236.4 mg, Fat 51.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 31 g, Sodium 634 mg, Sugar 0.6 g