Elegant Oyster Soup

Elegant Oyster Soup

Delicious. Takes a little extra time, but it’s worth the effort. Serve hot with green salad and crusty French bread

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup carrot, finely chopped
  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup celery, finely chopped
  • ½ cup button mushrooms, chopped
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 shucked oysters and juice

Directions

Step 1
In a large pot, saute chopped carrot, onion, celery and fresh mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of butter for 5 minutes or until the onions are transparent.

Step 2
In another large pot, melt 1/2 cup butter and stir in the flour. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3
Whisk in the chicken broth to the flour mixture. Add the sauteed vegetables, artichokes hearts, bay leaf, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano and sage. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium heat.

Step 4
Whisk in cream and add oysters; bring to a simmer, but do not boil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

402
Calories
35g
Fat
16g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 402
% Daily Value *
Total Fat35g 45%
Saturated Fat22g 110%
Cholesterol117mg 39%
Sodium870mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars2g
Protein8g
Vitamin C14mg 68%
Calcium59mg 5%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium230mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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