Ingredients

  • 150 grams Pre-shucked oysters for cooking
  • 500 ml Milk
  • 200 ml Water (or white wine)
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1 medium Potatoes
  • 5 cm Carrot
  • 2 slice Bacon
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp Butter (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Consomme bouillon cube
  • 1 to garnish Black pepperpowdered parsley (if available)
  • 2 tbsp Flour

Method

  • Dice the onion, carrot, potato, and bacon.
  • Thoroughly rinse the oysters in salt water, and drain into a sieve.
  • Saute the vegetables and the bacon with butter and olive oil.
  • Turn the heat off, and add the flour.
  • Stir until there are no white parts in the mixture.
  • Add the milk, water, bay leaf, and the bouillon cube.
  • Cook over medium heat and stir continuously with a spatula until it comes to a boil.
  • When the soup comes to a boil, turn the heat to low and continue to stir until thick.
  • When the vegetables soften, add the oysters and bring it to a simmer.
  • Taste after adding the oysters and season with salt if it tastes too bland.
  • Dish it up, and scatter some black pepper and powdered parsley to finish.