zelda's oyster - corn chowder

Webb City, MO
Updated on Feb 7, 2013

This Recipe is one my mother used to make but I have adjusted it to my liking. We prefer a little kick to our soup. Hope you enjoy this.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pint shucked oysters, with thier liquid
  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 2 bottles clam juice, 80z.
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 1 can whole-kernal corn,drained, 15-16oz.
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3-4 dashes hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives or parsley

How To Make zelda's oyster - corn chowder

  • Step 1
    Drain oysters,reserving 2/3 cup oyster liquid. ( If necessary, add enough water to equal 2/3 cup) In a 4-quart saucepan, combine potatoes, clam juice, and oyster liquid; heat to boiling over high heat.Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.Remove from heat. With a slotted spoon, remove 2 cups of potatoes. In blender, puree potatoes with half and half until smooth. Return puree to saucepan; Stir in corn, milk,hot sauce, and pepper. Heat mixture just to boiling over medium heat. Add oysters and cook, stirring frequently, until oysters edges curl and centers are firm, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Chives or Parsley. Tatse for seasoning; add salt as needed.

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Category: Chowders
Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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