Creamy New England Oyster Soup Recipe Is High-Protein On a Spoon (30 Minutes, 7 Ingredients) by 30Seconds Food

Oyster stew is a popular dish in the U.S., especially in New England. In the south, oyster stew is often served on Christmas Eve, but the soup makes a wonderful lunch or dinner any time of the year.

This easy oyster stew recipe is on the table in about 30 minutes and is packed full of tender oysters. You only need seven ingredients to make this seafood soup recipe. Here is your gluten-free shopping list: butter, onion, fresh garlic, ground cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes, milk or half and half, and fresh oysters (check out the health benefits of oysters).

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Serve this high-protein recipe for lunch or dinner with your favorite side dishes. For some crunch, sprinkle the top with some oyster crackers. Be sure to read about the health benefits of protein.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped fine
• 3 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
• 6 cups whole milk or half and half
• 16 ounces fresh raw oysters, undrained
• oyster crackers, for serving (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Melt the butter in a large soup pot. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the cayenne and paprika. Cook another 30 seconds. (If you want a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of flour after the onions are soft and cook about 1 minute.)
2. Add the oyster liquid (not whole oysters yet) and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Turn heat to low and let the mixture just come to a low simmer. 
3. Add the oysters, cover and cook until they curl on the edges. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed. 
4. Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with oyster crackers. Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepot over low heat. 

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