Oyster Stew

"This is a variation of the popular oyster stew served at the "Oyster Bar" at New York's Grand Central Station. Simple and delicious!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Drain the oysters in a colander set over a bowl. Reserve the juices.
  • Saute the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp and the fat is rendered. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve.
  • Saute the onions in the bacon fat until tender and translucent, but not brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add flour, and cook over low heat for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the milk and the reserved oyster juice gradually, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
  • Add the bay leaf, and simmer for 20 minutes, skimming as necessary.
  • Add the oysters and simmer about 5 minutes, or until oysters are barely cooked. Take care not to overcook the oysters.
  • Add the warm cream and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into heated bowls and garnish with the reserved bacon and oyster crackers.

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<p>I recently celebrated my 19th anniversary living in SW Florida. I moved here from Massachusetts, just north of Boston. As much as I miss family back home, I truly love living here - the beaches, the tropical beauty, the people, and the weather (except the hurricanes!). Everyday is just another day in Paradise. I work at the new international airport here in Fort Myers. I have an opportunity to meet many different and interesting people from around the world. I've had an interest in cooking since I was a little boy, following my grandmother around the kitchen. Since I wasn't blessed with any artistic or musical talent, I think cooking was my way of being creative. My passion is my family and friends. My second passion is cooking for them. My favorite way to entertain is informally...brunches, cookouts, and small dinner parties. Just relaxing, enjoying each other's company, some good food and drink, and a little fun are the only rules of the house.</p>
 
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