*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Rockefeller Bisque

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Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables
                Meats                            Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  10      ounces        Frozen chopped spinach -- thaw
   2      slices        Lean bacon; crisp -- save fat
   3                    Green onions -- dice
   2      tablespoons   Butter
  12      medium        Oysters
   1      cup           Oyster liquor
   1      tablespoon    Bacon drippings
   2      tablespoons   Flour
     1/4  teaspoon      Granulated garlic*
     1/2  cup           Sour cream
   2      cups          Half-and-half
                        Salt and pepper

In a 2-qt saucepan saute onions in butter over low heat until soft.
 Add oysters and liquor to green onions and bring to a boil.
 Add spinach, bacon bits, garlic and bring to a boil again; lower heat,
 cover and simmer 5 minutes. Make a light brown roux with the drippings 
and flour and stir into the pan with the spinach and oysters.
 Continue stirring until roux is blended. Add sour cream,
 half-and-half and heat until mixture starts to bubble. Salt and pepper to taste. 

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