New Year’s Oyster Stew
Oyster stew is quite popular along the coast of Ireland, where oysters are served to celebrate many festivals. Immigrants brought the recipe with them to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the U.S. —Christa Scott, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Ingredients
- 3 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups hot water
- 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 4 cans (16 ounces each) oysters, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Minced fresh parsley
Directions
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1In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Add the potatoes, water and bouillon; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool.
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2Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until blended. Return to the pan; stir in the milk, cream, oysters, cayenne, salt and pepper. Cook on low until heated through (do not boil). Garnish with parsley.
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