Oyster Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
1 small onion, minced
1 small stalk celery, minced
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. flour
1 c. fresh oysters, drained
2 c. chicken broth
1 c. milk (may use part cream)

Preparation

In heavy saucepan, saute onion, celery and paprika in butter until transparent.
Bring oysters to a boil in the chicken broth. Pour liquid into sauteed mixture.
Add milk mixed with flour and heat until thickened; simmer slowly 5 minutes.
Add oysters and correct seasoning.
Improves with standing and may be refrigerated for 2 to 3 days.