Simply Elegant Oyster Stew #5FIX |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. Oyster stew is so easy and delicious. It makes an elegant company or holiday meal. This is a stripped down version that retains the full flavor of great oyster stews. Enjoy! Ingredients:
1 (20 ounce) package simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion |
2 tablespoons butter |
14 1/2 ounces chicken broth |
1 quart half-and-half |
2 (12 ounce) cans fresh oysters (drain, strain and reserve liquor, keep oysters and liquor in refrigerator until ready to use) |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan. Add Simply Potatoes and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool.
2. Transfer cooled potato mixture to blender. Process until mixture is smooth. Return to saucepan. Add oyster liquor and half-and-half, stirring gently over medium-low heat until mixture is heated through; 2-3 minutes. Do not let mixture boil. Add oysters and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring gently, until edges of the oysters begin to curl. Serve with oyster crackers.
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