New Year's Oyster Stew
My husband is a former member of the Air Force's Thunderbird team, and I developed this recipe after he invited the whole team to our house on short notice for an informal dinner. It was very easy-it was done in 45 minutes, and it turned out to be the best oyster stew I'd ever made!12 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 3 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups hot water
- 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 4 cans (16 ounces each) oysters, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Minced fresh parsley
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in butter for 10 minutes or until
- tender. Add the potatoes, water and bouillon; cover and simmer 20
- minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool.
- Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until blended. Return to the
- pan; stir in the milk, cream, oysters, cayenne, salt and pepper.
- Cook on low until heated through (do not boil). Garnish with
- parsley. Yield: 12 servings.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.