Light and Creamy Oyster Chowder with Salsify

Name: Light and Creamy Oyster Chowder with Salsify
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 113 grams sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips; 1 pinch Pinch of cayenne pepper; 473 milliliters clam juice; 118 milliliters dry white wine; 237 milliliters heavy cream; 340 grams salsify or Jerusalem artichokes; 1 Juice of lemon; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp chopped parsley; 24 freshly shucked oysters, oyster liquor reserved; 4 thyme sprigs; 237 milliliters water; 1 large white onion, finely chopped

Light and Creamy Oyster Chowder with Salsify might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 6 servings with 312 calories, 5g of protein, and 22g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. A mixture of bacon, thyme sprigs, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.

Instructions

Fill a medium bowl with cold water and add the lemon juice. Peel the salsify and cut into 1/4-inch dice.

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Add the salsify to the lemon water.

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Water

In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the saucepan.

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Add the onion to the saucepan and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

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Drain the salsify.

Add it to the saucepan and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the salsify is almost tender, about 10 minutes.

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Add the wine to the saucepan and bring to a boil.

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Add the clam juice, water and thyme. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat until the salsify is tender, about 10 minutes longer.

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Thyme

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Add the cream, oysters, oyster liquor and cayenne and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the oysters are just cooked through. Discard the thyme sprigs. Season the chowder with salt and black pepper and ladle into warmed bowls. Top with the bacon and parsley and serve.

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