Maryland Oyster Stew

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This delicate oyster soup recipe sets the tone for celebration at any meal. We made this stew healthier by primarily using low-fat milk and increasing the amount of vegetables. Don't worry about shucking the oysters--most supermarket seafood departments carry shucked oysters. Serve with crusty bread to sop up all the delicious bits at the bottom of the bowl.

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Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 cups diced white onion

  • 1 cup diced celery, plus 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves, divided

  • 2 pints shucked oysters, liquid reserved

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • 3 ½ cups low-fat milk

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 3 dashes hot sauce

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add onion and diced celery, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and very tender but not browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, cut oysters in half or quarters, depending on size. Pour the oyster liquid through a fine-mesh sieve to strain out any grit.

  3. Stir salt and paprika into the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add the strained oyster liquid, milk, cream and hot sauce. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.

  4. Reduce heat to a simmer and gently add the oysters. Cook just until their edges begin to curl, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with pepper. Garnish with celery leaves and chives.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 3, cover and hold for up to 1 hour or refrigerate stew and oysters separately for up to 1 day. To serve, reheat and finish with Step 4.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147 Calories
8g Fat
11g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g 14%
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Vitamin A 607IU 12%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Folate 28mcg 7%
Sodium 299mg 13%
Calcium 142mg 11%
Iron 5mg 26%
Magnesium 38mg 9%
Potassium 283mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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