*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Oyster Chowder

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chowder*                         Seafood*
                Oysters*

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      tablespoons   Butter or margarine
   1                    Large onion -- chopped
   2                    Stalks celery -- chopped
   2                    Potatoes -- (about 1-1/4 pound
   2                    Medium carrots -- peeled and
     1/4  cup           Chopped parsley
   3      cups          Half-and-half
   1      can           (17 oz) creamed-style corn
     1/2  teaspoon      Sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      Freshly ground pepper
   1      teaspoon      Salt -- or to taste
   1      pint          Oysters with juice
   8      ounces        Oyster crackers for serving

Melt the butter in a large soup pot. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, 
until soft. Add the potatoes, carrots, parsley, and 2 cups half-and-half. Simmer, uncovered
, for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the corn, the remaining 1 cup
 half-and half, the sugar, pepper, and salt. * The chowder may be refrigerated overnigh
t at this point, if desired. Before serving, add the oysters with their juice, and simmer 5 to 8 minutes,
 or until their edges curl. Serve immediately with crackers.

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