Oyster Stew

We have a guest souper with us this week. It is my souper Mom, who has been making this Oyster Stew recipe for over 70 years. She would help her mother make this favorite and continued on with the family tradition, which I made for my children as they were growing up. On Christmas eve every year, this was our treat with family and friends. It is a delicacy and the oysters make this delicious soup really special!

Oyster Stew - Souper Mom/Souper Sarah

This is a hearty stew for warming the heart, can be used for a celebration on a chilly, blustery winter's day.

INGREDIENTS
Serves 6
3 tablespoon butter
4 cups whole milk
5 cups oysters with their juice
salt
pepper
dash of cayenne pepper
paprika for sprinkling

1 - Melt 2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat and add the oysters. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oysters plump up and their edges begin to curl.

2 - Add milk,salt, pepper and a dash of cayenne pepper. Simmer on low 15 - 20 minutes until the oyster flavor has steeped through, being careful not to let it boil. Season to taste.

3 - Have your soup bowls warm and cut the remaining butter into 6 pieces and put one piece in each bowl.

4 - Ladle the oyster soup in and sprinkle paprika.

You can also use a tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp of dried tarragon leaves to garnish. The Cape Cod Oyster crackers are so excellent with the stew!

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I loved cooking with my mom this week, she is such a great cook. I learn so much from her, she knows all the little tricks that make cooking so much fun.

Next week, I will have some of our grandchildren who will be making their own recipe for vegetable soup on the blog with me. They are great cooks, so I know you will enjoy.

The thought for the week - If you see someone without a smile, give them yours.!

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Happy souping until we meet again!

Souper Sarah