Hearty New England Oyster Chowder With Rivels

Name: Hearty New England Oyster Chowder With Rivels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 -16 ounces oysters; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 cups potatoes, cubed; 5 cups milk; 2 teaspoons parsley; 2 teaspoons basil; salt and pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons flour (optional); 1/2 cup milk (optional); Rivels; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup milk; 3/4 - 1 cup flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1 teaspoon parsley

Servings: persons

12 -16 ounces oysters
1/2 cup onion, diced
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups potatoes, cubed
5 cups milk
2 teaspoons parsley
2 teaspoons basil
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons flour (optional)
1/2 cup milk (optional)
Rivels
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
3/4 - 1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1 teaspoon parsley

1
In a stock pot saute onions in butter. Add oysters and saute for additional 3 - 4 minutes. Add milk, potatoes, parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
2
As chowder is cooking, make rivels. Beat together egg, milk, salt, pepper and parsley. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Bring chowder to a slow boil and drop small bits of dough into the chowder, stirring occasionally. (I use two small spoons, one to scoop up a little dough and the other to scrape the dough off the spoon into the chowder.) These will turn into little dumplings otherwise known as rivels.
3
Simmer until potatoes are cooked through. If you wish to thicken the chowder, mix 3 tablespoons flour with 1/3 cup milk to make a smooth paste. Slowly add a little bit at a time to chowder stirring constantly until chowder thickens.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

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: 12 -16 ounces oysters, 1/2 cup onion, diced, 3 tablespoons butter, 4 cups potatoes, cubed, and more.

Yes, Hearty New England Oyster Chowder With Rivels 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!