*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Chesapeake Oyster Bisque

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      quart         Oysters
   1                    Bay leaves
   2                    Onions
   2                    Celery stalks
     1/2  cup           Butter
     1/4  cup           Flour
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      White pepper
   1      pint          Cream
     1/4  cup           Sherry

Slice onions.  Dice celery. Drain oysters and save liquid.  Oysters may be chopped
 or left whole as desired.  Add water to oyster liquid to make 1 qt. In stock pot,
 combine bay leaf, one onion, and bay leaf and simmer for about 1 hour uncovered.  
Remove from heat; allow to cool for about 1 hour, strain, and set aside.  In butter, 
saute remaining onion and celery; cook for about 5 minutes or till pale in color. 
Add flour and stir well, but DO NOT BROWN.  Add some strained oyster stock
: stir well tp prevent lumps from forming.  Add remaining stock and heat till hot 
and thickened (about 10-15 minutes).  Add oysters and cream. Heat about 5
 minutes more. Add sherry and ladle into serving bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

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