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Chesapeake Oyster Bisque

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 qt Oysters
1 Bay leaves
2 Onions
2 Celery ribs
1/2 c Butter
1/4 c Flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts White pepper
1 pt Cream
1/4 c Sherry

Slice onions. Dice celery. Drain oysters and save liquid. Oysters
may be chopped or left whole as desired. Add water to oyster liquid
to make 1 qt. In stock pot, combine bay leaf, one onion, and bay
leaf, and simmer for about 1 hour uncovered. Remove from heat;
allow to cool for about 1 hour, strain, and set aside. In butter,
saute remaining onion and celery; cook for about 5 minutes or until
pale in color. Add flour and stir well, but do not brown. Add some
strained oyster stock: stir well tp prevent lumps from forming. Add
remaining stock and heat until hot and thickened, about 10 to
15 minutes. Add oysters and cream. Heat about 5 minutes more. Add
sherry and ladle into serving bowls and garnish with chopped
parsley.


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