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Title: The finest soup I have ever tasted!
Post by: G8ORB8 on March 17, 2010, 11:25:28 PM

Artichoke - Oyster Soup

3 C. Green Onions, chopped
4 C. Oyster Liquid
3 pints fresh Oysters
(2) 14oz cans Artichoke Hearts, quartered
2 T. Parsley, chopped
1 C.  Whipping Cream
Salt and White Pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp. Thyme
1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
5 Bay Leaves
5 T. Butter
5 T. All-Purpose Flour
1 qt. Chicken Broth

Saute green onions, thyme, cayenne pepper and bay leaves in butter until the onions are tender. Whisk in flour. Add chicken broth and oyster liquid and simmer for 15 minutes. Add oysters, artichoke hearts and parsley. Simmer for 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves, stir in whipping cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat thoroughly, but do not boil. Serves 8-10.

Title: Re: The finest soup I have ever tasted!
Post by: J R Hunt Camp on March 18, 2010, 02:29:24 AM

... nothin' like a great Artichoke Oyster soup ... 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: The finest soup I have ever tasted!
Post by: Bulldogmikey on March 18, 2010, 06:49:40 AM

Preston that sound awesome, but the whipping cream caught me off guard.

Mike

Title: Re: The finest soup I have ever tasted!
Post by: G8ORB8 on March 18, 2010, 10:56:01 AM

Mike,

Whipping cream is how heavy cream is labeled in stores today, not to be confused with whipped cream in a can! That would be yuck!

Title: Re: The finest soup I have ever tasted!
Post by: Bulldogmikey on March 18, 2010, 01:13:15 PM

Thanks, I should have figured that out!

Mike