ZELDA'S OYSTER - CORN CHOWDER

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This Recipe is one my mother used to make but I have adjusted it to my liking. We prefer a little kick to our soup. Hope you enjoy this.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Provided by Zelda Hopkins @Zelda51

Categories     Chowders

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pint(s) shucked oysters, with thier liquid
2 pound(s) potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 bottle(s) clam juice, 80z.
1 1/2 cup(s) half and half
1 can(s) whole-kernal corn,drained, 15-16oz.
2 cup(s) milk
3-4 dash(es) hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped chives or parsley

Steps:

  • Drain oysters,reserving 2/3 cup oyster liquid. ( If necessary, add enough water to equal 2/3 cup) In a 4-quart saucepan, combine potatoes, clam juice, and oyster liquid; heat to boiling over high heat.Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.Remove from heat. With a slotted spoon, remove 2 cups of potatoes. In blender, puree potatoes with half and half until smooth. Return puree to saucepan; Stir in corn, milk,hot sauce, and pepper. Heat mixture just to boiling over medium heat. Add oysters and cook, stirring frequently, until oysters edges curl and centers are firm, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Chives or Parsley. Tatse for seasoning; add salt as needed.

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