Best Oyster Chowder Ever

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You can make an oyster chowder in the middle of the desert with this recipe and you will be in the middle of the ocean with delight.

Submitted by Deborah Norris
Updated on September 12, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) container shucked oysters, drained with liquid reserved

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 potato, diced

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped broccoli

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup frozen corn

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 3 cups milk

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cook oysters and reserved liquid in a skillet over medium heat until edges curl, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.

  2. Combine onion, potato, broccoli, water, and corn in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain vegetables and reserve liquid.

  3. Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Slowly pour reserved vegetable water and milk into butter-flour mixture; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add oysters and vegetables to milk mixture and cook over medium-low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Recipe Tips

If using fresh oysters, save and use that liquid when cooking.

Omit salt if using canned oysters.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

260 Calories
13g Fat
25g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 298mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 203mg 16%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 567mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.