Southern oyster soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupOyster liquor
2Dozen oysters
6cupsMilk
4tablespoonsButter
½teaspoonMace
teaspoonSalt
1dashOf pepper

Directions

From: Gone With The Wind Cook Book; Valerie Whittle Paprika

Heat oyster liquor to boiling point. Add oysters and simmer until edges curl. Scald milk; add butter, oysters, liquor, and seasonings.

Serve at once in hot soup bowls with a dash of paprika over soup.

Serves 6