oyster bisque

How To Make oyster bisque

• Step 1
  Melt 7 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
• Step 2
  Blend in flour and allow to cook approximately 2 minutes, stirring often.
• Step 3
  Gradually add 5-1/2 cups of milk to the flour and butter mixture.
• Step 4
  Heat slowly, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
• Step 5
  Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan.
• Step 6
  Add the diced celery and onions and saute until tender.
• Step 7
  Add the diced oysters and juice and simmer until tender, approximately 5 minutes or until the edges curl, stirring gently.
• Step 8
  Add salt and white pepper to taste.
• Step 9
  Combine the oyster mixture to the thickened milk mixture.
• Step 10
  Stir in cream.
• Step 11
  If soup is not served immediately, hold soup hot, covered on a double boiler set up.
• Step 12
  DO NOT BOIL AFTER OYSTERS AND CREAM ARE ADDED.
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