Oyster Soup

Junior League of Mobile  |  Seafood: Oysters
6 Servings

What you need

Ingredients

1 q Oysters

6 c. Water

2 or 3 Bay Leaves

1 tsp Dried Thyme

Salt and Pepper to Taste
Tabasco Sauce to Taste

2 c. Half and Half

3 tbsp Flour

½ c. Butter

4 Medium Onions, Finely Chopped

3 Cloves of Garlic, Crushed

Steps

1.

Sauté the garlic and onions in the butter in a large stockpot until the onions are translucent and just beginning to brown. Add the flour. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add the oysters and water. Bring just to a simmer. Cook over low heat for 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours. Add the bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce. Cook for 30 minutes. Add the half-and-half. Cook until heated through. Do not boil. Discard the bay leaves. Serve immediately.

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