OYSTER AND SPINACH CHOWDER

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This is my take on the oyster stew that my mom used to make when I was a child. I kind of gussied it up a bit by adding some fresh veggies, thickening the soup, and adding cheese.

Provided by Raoulysgirl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large green onions, sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 bunch fresh baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained
5 cups milk, divided
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
3 (8 ounce) cans whole oysters
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the chopped onion, green onion, and mushrooms until tender. Stir in the spinach a handful at a time and cook to wilt.
  • Whisk together 2 cups of milk with the flour in a small bowl. Pour into saucepan, and add remaining milk and chicken broth. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in undrained oysters and cheese. Cook, stirring often, until cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 186.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

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