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Classic Oyster Stew With Fennel Recipe

Classic Oyster Stew With Fennel Recipe
  • Category

    Soups and Stews

  • Cusine

    American

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How to make?

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup diced fennel bulb

1/4 cup diced onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

2 dozen shucked oysters with their liquor

1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, fennel, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add thyme or bay leaf.