Oyster Soup

Ingredients

• 3 dozen oysters
• 1 tsp. finely chopped onion
• 1 tsp finely chopped parsley
• 1 sprig of thyme
• 1 Tbps. of butter
• 1 tsp. of flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 dozen cloves and spice
• 1 pint of milk

Directions

1. Drain the liquid from 3 dozen oysters into a large saucepan.
2. While the liquid is heating, mix butter, flour, salt, and pepper together.
3. Skim the excess and oil off the top of the oyster liquid.
4. Add onion, parsley, thyme, butter mixture, and cloves and spice.
5. Once all of the ingredients have been thoroughly incorporated, add in the oysters.
6. Bring the oysters to a boil and continue to boil for 2 minutes.
7. While the oysters are coming to a boil, warm milk in a separate saucepan.
8. Once the milk has warmed, add it to the boiled oyster broth and serve.

Source — New Orleans Cook Book
Prepared by Chelsea Curry
Louisiana Anthology
September 26, 2021