Elegant Oyster Soup

Elegant Oyster Soup

This rich oyster soup recipe is worth the effort. Creamy and indulgent, this elegant 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot. Add carrot, onion, celery, and mushrooms; cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a separate large pot; stir in flour and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Whisk chicken broth into flour mixture. Add carrot mixture, artichokes hearts, bay leaf, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, and sage; simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Whisk in cream; add oysters. Bring to a simmer, but do not boil; cook until oysters are tender.

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
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup carrot, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup button mushrooms, chopped

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