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Smoky Oyster Chowder

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Smoky Oyster Chowder

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

per serving: -
cal 0 327
pro 16 g
total fat 13 g
sat. fat 5 g
carb 39 g
fibre 3
chol 56 mg
sodium 766 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 19
iron 43
vit A 14
vit C 30
folate 19

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (each 133 g) whole oysters
  • 4 strips chopped bacon
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped celery stalk
  • 2 minced cloves of garlic
  • 3 small red-skinned potatoes, cubed (about 12 oz/375 g)
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Drain oysters, reserving juice; cut oysters in half crosswise. Set aside.

In large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes; drain off fat. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add potatoes, flour, salt and pepper; stir until vegetables are coated.

Stir in stock and reserved oyster juice; bring to simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Add milk, corn and reserved oysters; heat for about 3 minutes or until bubbly and hot. Serve garnished with parsley.

Serve with: Quick Cheese Biscuits

Additional information : Variation
Clam Chowder: Use 2 cans (5 oz/142 g each) baby clams instead of the oysters, but leave the clams whole.

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