Oyster Stew

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. carrots, finely diced
  • 1/2 c. celery, finely diced
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 10 oz cans frozen oysters, thawed
  • 4 c. milk, scalded or 3 c. milk and 1 c. light cream
  • Dash of bottled hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    In large saucepan cook carrots and celery in 1/4 cup butter till tender.
  2. 2
    Blend flour, salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and 2 Tablespoons water till smooth.
  3. 3
    Add to vegetables. Add oysters and the liquid.
  4. 4
    Return to boiling; simmer over very low heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring gently.
  5. 5
    Add hot milk.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat.
  7. 7
    Cover; let stand 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Place remaining butter in tureen.
  9. 9
    Reheat stew to serving temperature.
  10. 10
    Pour into tureen. Dash with paprika, if desired.

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