Oyster And Artichoke Soup Recipes

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.

OYSTER STEW WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large, heavy saucepan. Add shallots and saute slowly until tender but not brown. Drain the oysters, reserving the liquor and add them to pan, tossing briefly in the butter. Add the artichokes and toss in the butter as well.
• Add three-fourths cup of the oyster liquor, the milk, cream, salt, Worcestershire sauce, vermouth and pepper. Cook very gently, barely at a simmer, about 20 minutes, just until the oysters have curled around the edges and are beginning to float.
• Check seasonings, ladle into warm bowls and dust each serving with paprika. Serve with oyster crackers or toast.

OYSTER ARTICHOKE SOUP NEW ORLEANS STYLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• In a heavy 4-quart pot melt the butter over medium heat. Add the green onion, celery, and garlic and saute' until soft. Add the artichokes. Sprinkle the mixture with the flour and stir to coat the vegetables well, but do not let the flour brown. Gradually add the stock, stirring constantly. Add the cayenne, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer the mixture, covered, for 1 hour. Add the oysters, oyster liquor, and sherry and simmer for 10 minutes. Do not allow the soup to boil. Stir in the cream and milk. Cool and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Before serving, heat the soup slowly over low heat. Serves 8 bowls or 16 cups.

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.