• Oyster and Brie Champagne Soup

    by  • 15 Feb ’09 • soup • 6 Comments

    In honor of Valentine’s I thought I would share this amazing recipe from Paula Deen. It reminds me of a Champagne scallop soup my husband and I had many, many years ago at Market Fare Restaurant (now Carr’s) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I have tried many times to find a similar recipe, but to no avail. This one however is pretty terrific. Bon Appétit!

    1/2 stick butter
    1 large shallot, minced
    1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    3 1/2 cups fish stock or clam juice
    2 cups heavy cream
    3/4 pounds ripe Brie cheese, rind removed and cut up
    1 bunch chives, minced
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    1 cup Champagne
    2 dozen fresh oysters

    Directions
    Melt butter over low heat. Add shallots and red pepper flakes and sauté until softened. Sprinkle in flour and cook until lightly colored, roughly 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the stock and cream. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil; reduce to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the Brie, chives, salt and pepper, to taste, and stir until melted. Add Champagne. Add the oysters and cook for 3 minutes.

    6 servings

    6 Responses to Oyster and Brie Champagne Soup

    1. City Living Girl
      15 Feb ’09 at 5:09 pm

      I had oysters last and champagne last night too….but this soup sounds incredibly delicious…must try. Thx.

      Reply
    2. Lily
      15 Feb ’09 at 11:38 pm

      This sounds wonderful, but I’m not sure I could waste a good cup of champagne in a soup. Think I’d drink it before before I had the chance to put it in to the pot. But the recipe does look yummy.

      Reply
    3. Suzy
      16 Feb ’09 at 4:48 am

      OMG that sounds amazing!!

      Reply
    4. pve design
      16 Feb ’09 at 1:11 pm

      Month’s with ‘r’s are my favorite – lots of oysters – This soup makes me want a big fabulous bowl now!

      Reply
    5. Ms. Katee/e-polishblog
      17 Feb ’09 at 3:13 pm

      mmmm that sounds soooo good!

      Reply
    6. Sarah Jane Reilly
      17 Feb ’09 at 3:41 pm

      This sounds amazing, i can’t wait to try it!! Oysters and cheese are such a great combo;)

      Reply

    Leave a Reply