Elegant Oyster Soup

This rich oyster soup is worth the extra effort. Creamy and indulgent, this impressive dish goes well with a tart green salad and crusty French bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 402 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
• 12 shucked oysters and juice
• 0.25 teaspoon dried sage
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup celery, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup button mushrooms, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot. Add carrots, onions, celery, and mushrooms. Sauté until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter in another large pot. Stir in flour. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk chicken broth into flour mixture. Add sautéed vegetables, artichokes hearts, bay leaf, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, and sage. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium heat.

Step 4

Whisk in cream and add oysters. Bring to a simmer, but do not boil. Cook until oysters are tender.