Oyster Chowder

Name: Oyster Chowder
Ingredients: 1 pt. oysters (undrained); 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1/3 c. butter or margarine; 4 c. milk; 1 (8 3/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn (undrained); 1 c. peeled, diced and cooked potatoes; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. white pepper; paprika

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 pt. oysters (undrained)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/3 c. butter or margarine
4 c. milk
1 (8 3/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn (undrained)
1 c. peeled, diced and cooked potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
paprika

Directions

1

Drain oysters, reserving liquid.
2

Saute onion and celery in butter in a large pot until tender.
3

Add milk, oyster liquid, corn, potatoes, salt and pepper.
4

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated (do not boil).
5

Add oysters; simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until edges of oysters curl.
6

Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
7

Yield:
8

8 cups.