Elegant Oyster Soup Recipe
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Elegant Oyster Soup

By: DSPROUT  
"Delicious. Takes a little extra time, but it's worth the effort. Serve hot with green salad and crusty French bread"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup button mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 shucked oysters and juice

Directions

  1. In a large pot, saute chopped carrot, onion, celery and fresh mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of butter for 5 minutes or until the onions are transparent.
  2. In another large pot, melt 1/2 cup butter and stir in the flour. Cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk in the chicken broth to the flour mixture. Add the sauteed vegetables, artichokes hearts, bay leaf, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano and sage. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Whisk in cream and add oysters; bring to a simmer, but do not boil.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 422 | Total Fat: 36.6g | Cholesterol: 118mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by Emily Tisdale Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
The first time I made this I followed the recipe exactly. I can't give it 5 stars as written.... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2006 by Caveman 
Just made this soup. Made the following substitutions in the recipe: Can chopped asparagus... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by DSPROUT 
Every time I make this stew it's gone in no time at all. There are never any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by Karin 
This soup was very easy to make and relied on easy-to-find ingredients. (I used 2-8 oz. cans... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by DAN S. 
Fantastic! My whole family loved it. MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by NANCYSELL123 
I cannot say enough about this recipe...it was FANTASTIC! Rave reviews from everyone--my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2009 by EverFree 
this is AMAZING!!! i don't seem to be able to stop eating this...! the only thing is that the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2006 by RanchersDaughter 
You cannot put into words how delicious this recipe is! I will always have these ingredients... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2008 by CHRIS 
This was excellent. I wanted to make half the recipe and did not want to open a second can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by JENNIFERHARRIS1 
This is a wonderful recipe and I'll probably make it again for Christmas. To lighten it a bit,... MORE

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