Thicker Oyster Stew

Name: Thicker Oyster Stew
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 quart shucked oyster, do NOT drain; 1/4 cup flour, dissolved in; 1/4 cup very hot water; 1 quart fat-free half-and-half, can use regular; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 quart shucked oyster, do NOT drain
1/4 cup flour, dissolved in
1/4 cup very hot water
1 quart fat-free half-and-half, can use regular
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1

In a soup pot, melt butter. Add the finely chopped onions and celery and minced garlic. Cook for about five minutes until veggies are tender.
2

Add the oysters and their liquid to the pot. Bring to a boil and boil for 4-5 minutes, until oysters curl; reduce heat to a simmer.
3

In a small cup whisk together 1/4 flour in 1/4 water until very smooth; add this to soup pot, stirring constantly.
4

Add all remaining ingredients to the soup pot. Cook over med heat, stirring frequently, for about 10-12 more minutes or until heated through and thickened.
5

Serve.