Cream of oyster stew

5 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsButter
½cupChopped celery
½cupChopped onion
½cupDiced carrots
¼teaspoonWhite pepper
Oyster liquor
110-12 oz can cream of mushroom soup
½cupMilk
¼cupChopped parsley
1pintMaryland Oysters, standards

Directions

Cream of Oyster Stew

Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan. Saute celery, onion, and carrots in melted butter for 5 minutes. Add white pepper and liquor that has been drained from oysters. Add mushroom soup and milk; stir until smooth. Heat to low simmer.

Add parsley and oysters. Heat until oysters are plump and begin to ruffle.

Serve immediately. Makes 5 cups total. 4 servings of 1¼ c each.

Suggestion: Add a splash of sherry right before serving.