Oyster Cream Soup Recipe

Name: Oyster Cream Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cooked to just crisp and crumbled drain off fat; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 carrot, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 cups shucked oysters, in their liquor; 2 cups milk; 2 cups light cream; 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, cooked to just crisp and crumbled drain off fat
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 carrot, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cups shucked oysters, in their liquor
2 cups milk
2 cups light cream
1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
1/2 - 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped chives

1
In a large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat.
2
Add the potato, carrot, celery and onion.
3
Saute for 3 minutes.
4
Pour the oysters through a fine mesh strainer into the pan, then add the milk, cream and thyme.
5
Bring milk and vegetable mixture to a boil, reducing heat to a simmer.
6
Cook, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often.
7
Add the oysters and cook until their edges curl, about 3 minutes.
8
Season to taste with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
9
Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives and crumbled bacon.

790

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, cooked to just crisp and crumbled drain off fat, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice, 1 carrot, cut into 1/4 inch dice, and more.

Yes, Oyster Cream Soup 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.

Oyster Cream Soup

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