Elegant Oyster And Artichoke Soup Recipes

ELEGANT OYSTER SOUP

Steps:

• 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.
• In another large pot, melt 1/2 cup butter and stir in the flour. Cook for 5 minutes.
• 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.
• Whisk in cream and add oysters; bring to a simmer, but do not boil.

ELEGANT OYSTER AND ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it starts to sizzle. Add the onion, celery, artichoke hearts, and garlic and stir. Sauté for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the flour and stir. Slowly whisk in the white wine, milk, and the oyster liquid. Bring to a boil, stirring or whisking, then add the cream, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in the oysters, scallions, and a little salt and simmer about 5 more minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Add a squeeze of lemon and garnish with croutons.

OYSTER-ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• Drain oysters, reserving 1 cup liquid.
• Cut each oyster into fourths.
• Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add onions and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring constantly, until green onions are tender.
• Add flour, stirring until blended.
• Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually stir in reserved 1 cup oyster liquid and chicken broth.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
• Remove and discard bay leaves.
• Add oysters, artichoke hearts and parsley; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
• Stir in cream and cook just until thoroughly heated.
• Serve immediately.