oyster & artichoke bisque

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36 Pinches
Reserve, LA
Updated on Jul 11, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons flour
  • 16 ounces butter
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • 2 - chopped celery ribs
  • 3 large onions, finely chopped
  • 1 - bunch green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 - cloves minced fresh garlic
  • 2 cans artichoke hearts, 14 ounces each, undrained
  • 10 ounces oysters, raw with juice
  • - salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 ounces light cream
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
  • 2 - bay leaves

How To Make oyster & artichoke bisque

  • Step 1
    Melt the butter in a heavy pot and add the flour.
  • Step 2
    Over a low heat cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Step 3
    Slowly add the stock and when well mixed, add the celery, onions, green onions, bay leaves, thyme and garlic.
  • Step 4
    Let this simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Chop the artichoke hearts fairly fine and then add to the pot along with the artichoke water.
  • Step 6
    Add oysters and their juice.
  • Step 7
    Cook at a low simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Add salt and pepper to taste, the hot sauce, wine and cream and bring to a simmer.
  • Step 9
    Do NOT boil.
  • Step 10
    The bisque is now ready to serve.
  • Step 11
    Sprinkle a bit of parsley over the bisque in each plate.

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