chesapeake oyster bisque

How To Make chesapeake oyster bisque

• Step 1
  Slice onions and dice celery.
• Step 2
  Drain oysters and save liquid; oysters may be chopped or left whole as desired.
• Step 3
  Add water to oyster liquid to make 1 quart.
• Step 4
  In stock pot, combine bay leaf, one onion, and celery and simmer for about 1 hour uncovered.
• Step 5
  Remove from heat; allow to cool for about 1 hour, strain, and set aside.
• Step 6
  In butter, saute remaining onion and celery; cook for about 5 minutes or until pale in color.
• Step 7
  Add flour and stir well, but DO NOT BROWN.
• Step 8
  Add some strained oyster stock: stir well to prevent lumps from forming.
• Step 9
  Add remaining stock and heat until hot and thickened (about 10-15 minutes).
• Step 10
  Add oysters and cream; heat about 5 minutes more.
• Step 11
  Add sherry and ladle into serving bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
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