Simple Oyster Soup

Soups & Stews

Recipe courtesy of Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Serves 4

Ingredients: 
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 pint freshly shucked oysters (about 30 minimum), reserve oyster liquor
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced

Simple Oyster Soup

Simple Oyster Soup

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Method: 

Combine the milk, cream, oysters liquor n a 2 to 3 quart saucepan and warm over low heat. Add salt, pepper and cayenne, raise heat to high. Bring just to a boil, quicly lower heat and add the oysters. Cook just below a simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until oysters curl around edges. Remove the pan from heat; add the butter and scallions, stir well.

Serve immediately.

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