OYSTER & ARTICHOKE BISQUE

Oyster & Artichoke Bisque image

Provided by Cheryl P

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 Tbsp flour
16 oz butter
6 c beef stock
2 chopped celery ribs
3 large onions, finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
1/4 tsp thyme
2 cloves minced fresh garlic
2 can(s) artichoke hearts, 14 ounces each, undrained
10 oz oysters, raw with juice
salt and pepper
1/4 tsp hot sauce
1 c dry white wine
4 oz light cream
2 Tbsp parsley, minced
2 bay leaves

Steps:

1. Melt the butter in a heavy pot and add the flour.
2. Over a low heat cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Slowly add the stock and when well mixed, add the celery, onions, green onions, bay leaves, thyme and garlic.
4. Let this simmer for 45 minutes.
5. Chop the artichoke hearts fairly fine and then add to the pot along with the artichoke water.
6. Add oysters and their juice.
7. Cook at a low simmer for another 30 minutes.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste, the hot sauce, wine and cream and bring to a simmer.
9. Do NOT boil.
10. The bisque is now ready to serve.
11. Sprinkle a bit of parsley over the bisque in each plate.