Oyster Bisque

Yield: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 1 pint oysters, liquid reserved
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Oyster liquid
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup thick cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Drain oysters, saving liquid. Chop or grind oysters until fine.
2. Melt butter; add flour and cook until smooth.
3. Add oyster liquid, milk, cream, salt, paprika and nutmeg. When ingredients are smooth, bring to a boiling point. Add ground oysters. Remove from heat.
4. Combine and beat egg yolks and water. Add slowly to hot bisque. Add chopped parsley, then serve.