irish oyster soup
Irish Oyster Soup 2 large potatoes, unpeeled 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 pound salt pork, diced 4 cups milk 1 bouquet garni (a bay leaf and green herbs tied together) Salt and pepper
Ingredients
- 2large potatoes, unpeeled
- 3tablespoonbutter
- 1/4poundsalt pork, diced
- 4cupmilk
- 1bouquet garni (a bay leaf and green herbs tied together)
- 36fresh shucked oysters, juice reserved
Directions
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Irish Oyster Soup 2 large potatoes, unpeeled 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 pound salt pork, diced 4 cups milk 1 bouquet garni (a bay leaf and gre
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Meanwhile, bring the milk to a boil, remove from heat, dunk in the bouquet garni, and let infuse
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Sauté the diced salt pork in a little butter over low heat until it is just cooked through
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When the potatoes are done, peel and mash, then whip in the hot herbed milk
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When the salt pork is tender, add the pieces, drained of their grease
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Season to taste
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Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then add the oysters with their liquid
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Simmer for a few minutes