Lonny'S Oyster Stew Recipe

Name: Lonny'S Oyster Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound pancetta or bacon; 2 leeks (3/4 in. thick), white parts only; 2 heads (3 in. wide) fennel; 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed; 6 cups half-and-half (light cream) or 2% milk; 3 jars (10 oz. each) shucked oysters and their liquor (4 cups total); 3/4 cup chopped Italian parsley; 1 tablespoon Pernod, Sambuca, or other anise-flavor liqueur (not sweet); Fresh-ground black pepper; Salt; 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Servings: persons

1/4 pound pancetta or bacon
2 leeks (3/4 in. thick), white parts only
2 heads (3 in. wide) fennel
1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
6 cups half-and-half (light cream) or 2% milk
3 jars (10 oz. each) shucked oysters and their liquor (4 cups total)
3/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon Pernod, Sambuca, or other anise-flavor liqueur (not sweet)
Fresh-ground black pepper
Salt
1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1
Cut pancetta into 1/4-inch dice. Put in a 5- to 6-quart pan.
2
Trim and discard root ends from leeks, then rinse well and chop.
3
Trim and discard tops, root ends, and bruised spots from fennel, then rinse and chop.
4
Add leeks, fennel, and fennel seed to pancetta and stir often over medium-high heat until limp but not browned, about 5 minutes.
5
Add cream and oysters and their liquor and turn heat to medium-high. Stir often just until soup is hot but not boiling, about 4 minutes.
6
Stir in 1/2 cup parsley, liqueur, and pepper and salt to taste.
7
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle equally with remaining parsley, then add a dot of butter to each.

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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.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound pancetta or bacon, 2 leeks (3/4 in. thick), white parts only, 2 heads (3 in. wide) fennel, 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed, and more.

Yes, Lonny'S Oyster Stew 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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Lonny'S Oyster Stew

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