Thicker Oyster Stew
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter ⓘ
- 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion ⓘ
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped ⓘ
- 2 garlic cloves, minced ⓘ
- 1 quart shucked oyster, do NOT drain ⓘ
- 1/4 cup flour, dissolved in ⓘ
- 1/4 cup very hot water ⓘ
- 1 quart fat-free half-and-half, can use regular
- 1 teaspoon sugar ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon tarragon ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika ⓘ
Instructions
- In a soup pot, melt butter. Add the finely chopped onions and celery and minced garlic. Cook for about five minutes until veggies are tender.
- Add the oysters and their liquid to the pot. Bring to a boil and boil for 4-5 minutes, until oysters curl; reduce heat to a simmer.
- In a small cup whisk together 1/4 flour in 1/4 water until very smooth; add this to soup pot, stirring constantly.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the soup pot. Cook over med heat, stirring frequently, for about 10-12 more minutes or until heated through and thickened.
- Serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
874
kcal
44% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).