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