Oyster & Artichoke Bisque

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 24 ounces oysters, drained

• 2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke bottoms, chopped
• 1/4 cup dry sherry

Directions

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a sauce pot.

2. 2

   Add the onion, celery, and garlic; saute for 5 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   Whisk in the flour and stir for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the milk and heat until thickened.

5. 5

   Stir in the half and half and seasonings.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat, add the oysters and artichokes.

8. 8

   Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the sherry.