Oyster Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. milk
4 soda crackers, crushed
4 Tbsp. butter
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pt. fresh oysters
4 tsp. butter

Preparation

Heat milk until almost to a boil.
Add crackers, 4 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper.
Bring to a scalding point (do not boil). Add oysters and cook until edges curl (just a few minutes). Ladle soup into bowls.
Swirl 1 teaspoon of butter into each bowl. Serve immediately.
Yields 4 servings.