Champagne Oyster Stew With Brie Cheese Recipe

Name: Champagne Oyster Stew With Brie Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart fresh oyster (about 32); 2 cups water; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 leek, cleaned and chopped (white part only); 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon thyme; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup champagne; 2 cups heavy cream; 8 ounces brie cheese, diced; salt

Servings: persons

1 quart fresh oyster (about 32)
2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 leek, cleaned and chopped (white part only)
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon thyme
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup champagne
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces brie cheese, diced
salt

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Place shucked oysters with their liquor and water in a medium bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. In the meantime, place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and oil. When butter is melted, add vegetables, herbs and seasonings. Saute until onions are translucent. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir with a wood spoon to incorporate. Cook for 1 minute. Strain oysters from the liquid and reserve. Add the oyster liquid to the vegetables and stir until smooth. Add Champagne and simmer 20 minutes. Add cream and cook for another 5 minutes. Add Brie and turn off heat. Stir until cheese is completely dissolved. Strain soup through a medium sieve. Return soup to a simmer then add oysters, stirring to incorporate. Adjust seasoning with salt. Cover and turn off heat. Let sit for 5 minutes. Serve in bowls with crusty sour dough french bread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart fresh oyster (about 32), 2 cups water, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Champagne Oyster Stew With Brie Cheese falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Champagne Oyster Stew With Brie Cheese

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