Oyster Bisque

Debaylady's Note:

Another local favorite...our family has made this for years. I don't know who first had the recipe, but it has been handed down over the years. This is nice to serve for New Year's Eve when you have a dinner party. It will be well received. I hope this bisque will bring you as much pleasure as it does us!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 dozen oysters
• 1 pinch salt
• black pepper
• ½ cup water
• 1 stalk celery & leaves , chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves , minced
• ¼ cup diced carrot
• 3 cups table cream , warmed
• 1 cup whipping cream , whipped (very cold)
• Worcestershire sauce , to taste
• 16 small cubes butter (frozen)
• fresh parsley , chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. In soup pot, saute celery, onions, garlic cloves, and carrots in small amount of unsalted butter for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring oysters, pinch of salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Remove any scum that forms on top. Now add oysters with water to the sauteed vegetables. Stir to blend together.
3. Pour in the warmed cream and bring JUST to a boil. Add the whipped cream slowly. Add Worcester Sauce to taste. Stir to blend.
4. Put in serving bowls. Add a couple of frozen butter cubes to each bowl. Stir and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
5. Serve with small crisp crackers of your choice.
6. Enjoy!