Thicker Oyster Stew

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 quart shucked oyster, do not drain
• 1/4 cup flour, dissolved in
• 1/4 cup very hot water
• 1 quart fat-free half-and-half, can use regular
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 in a soup pot, melt butter. add the finely chopped onions and celery and minced garlic. cook for about five minutes until veggies are tender.
• 2 add the oysters and their liquid to the pot. bring to a boil and boil for 4-5 minutes, until oysters curl; reduce heat to a simmer.
• 3 in a small cup whisk together 1/4 flour in 1/4 water until very smooth; add this to soup pot, stirring constantly.
• 4 add all remaining ingredients to the soup pot. cook over med heat, stirring frequently, for about 10-12 more minutes or until heated through and thickened.
• 5 serve.