30-Minute Creamy New England Oyster Soup Recipe Is Simple to Make Soups Seafood Dinner Lunch

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. 

This easy oyster stew recipe is on the table in about 30 minutes and is packed full of tender oysters. Delish!

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
• chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• oyster crackers, for serving

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. 
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. 

Note: If you want a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of flour after the onions are soft and cook about 1 minute. Then proceed with recipe. 

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