Oyster Bisque
- Makes 10 servings.
SERVES
Ingredients
- 2 quarts standard oysters, reserve liquid
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 8 cups whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
Directions
Drain oysters, reserving liquid. Place in a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. Set aside. Melt butter in large soup pot and add garlic. Sauté 2 minutes until garlic is tender. Add whipping cream, oyster liquid, onion, and salt and pepper. Heat thoroughly but do not boil. Add oysters and simmer about 8 minutes or until edges curl. Stir in sherry and serve immediately.
