*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Charleston Oyster Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood                          Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    Butter or margarine
   1      quart         Oysters -- undrained
   1      cup           Water
   1      tablespoon    All-purpose flour
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Pepper
     1/8  teaspoon      To 1/4 tsp ground mace
   2      cups          Whipping cream
     1/4  cup           To 1/3 cup sherry (optional)

Melt butter in a Dutch oven; add undrained oysters.  Cook over medium heat,
 stirring constantly, until hot.  Add next 5 ingredients.
Gradually add cream, stirring constantly.  Continue cooking over medium heat, 
stirring constantly, until mixture is heated and oyster edges curl. 
Stir in sherry, if desired. Yield: 6-1/2 cups.


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