Title: Oyster and Artichoke Soup
Categories: Soup
Yield: 8 Servings

1 Box frozen artichoke hearts
2 Dozen oysters
1 pt Oyster liquor
4 lg Or
6 md Shallots
1/2 Stick butter or margarine
1 tb (heaping) flour
1 cn Cream of mushroom soup

Before starting soup, chop shallots, oysters and artichokes separately.

Heat butter or margarine in a saucepan. Add shallots; cook until soft.
Add flour and stir until well mixed. Then add a little oyster liquor at a
time, stirring constantly, until it makes a sauce. Add oysters and
artichokes. Cook on a low fire about 5 minutes. When ready to serve heat
mushroom soup and add to oyster soup. Do not bring mushroom soup to a boil
as it becomes watery. Use only liquor from freshly opened oysters. Serves
8. Original recipe.

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