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Oysters Rockefeller Soup

Source of Recipe

From "Emeril's Potluck: Comfort Food with a Kicked-Up Attitude"


Recipe Introduction

"This soup is a popular takeoff on the legendary New Orleans dish Oysters Rockefeller. Both are found on menus all over, including NOLA, and for good reason—they are delicious! After all, how can you go wrong with oysters, spinach, and bacon? I top mine with some Crispy Brie Croutons. Talk about food of love!"

List of Ingredients

â—¦  4 slices bacon, chopped
â—¦  1 small onion, finely chopped
â—¦  2 teaspoons minced garlic
â—¦  1 pint oysters with their liquor
â—¦  4 cups heavy cream
â—¦  1 pound fresh spinach, well washed and stems removed
â—¦  4 teaspoons salt
â—¦  2 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper
â—¦  ½ cup Herbsaint or other anise-flavored liqueur, such as Pernod or Ouzo
â—¦  Crispy Brie Croutons (recipe follows), for serving


Recipe

In a large heavy stockpot, cook the bacon, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, stirring occasionally, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the oysters, the oyster liquor, and the cream and bring the mixture to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat.

Using an immersion blender, or working with batches in a blender, purée the ingredients, adding the spinach in batches as you purée. Season with the salt and white pepper and stir in the Herbsaint.

Serve with the Crispy Brie Croutons.

Makes 2 quarts,
8 servings




Crispy Brie Croutons:

â—¦  Sixteen ¼-inch slices French bread
â—¦  1 large clove garlic, peeled and smashed
â—¦  ½ pound Brie cheese, thinly sliced, divided evenly

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

Place the sliced bread in one layer on a large baking sheet and bake until lightly browned on both sides, turning once, about 4 minutes per side.

Remove the bread from the oven and rub the garlic over one side of each slice. Top each bread slice with a slice of cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbly, about 4 minutes.

Makes 16 croutons