Oyster Soup with Frizzled Leeks Recipe

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Oyster Soup with Frizzled Leeks
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
1162
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Fry leeks: Cut leeks crosswise into 2-inch lengths, then cut lengthwise into enough very thin strips to measure 2 cups. Wash leek strips in a bowl of cold water, agitating them, then lift out and pat dry.
  2. Heat oil in a deep 4-quart heavy saucepan until it registers 360°F on thermometer. Fry leeks in 8 batches, stirring, until golden, about 10 seconds per batch. Transfer as fried with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Cool completely (leeks will crisp as they cool).
  3. Make soup: Pick over oysters, discarding any bits of shell, and rinse well. Wash chopped leeks in a bowl of cold water, agitating them, then lift out and drain well. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Cook leeks, potatoes, and salt in butter in a 4-quart heavy saucepan, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until leeks are golden and potatoes are beginning to soften, about 15 minutes. Add water and simmer, covered, over moderate heat until potatoes are very tender, about 10 minutes. Purée soup in batches in a blender until very smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a bowl.
  4. Return soup to saucepan. Add oyster liquor and half-and-half and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Add oysters and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, just until oysters become plump and edges curl, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.
  5. Serve soup topped with fried leeks.
  6. Cooks' notes: ·Fried leeks can be made 3 days ahead and kept in a sealed plastic bag at room temperature. ·Soup base (without oyster liquor, half-and-half, oysters, and cayenne) can be made 2 days ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1161.87 Kcal (4865 kJ)
Calories from fat 1072.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 119.17g 183%
Cholesterol 58.57mg 20%
Sodium 389.14mg 16%
Potassium 544.08mg 12%
Total Carbs 19.36g 6%
Sugars 2.35g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.03g 8%
Protein 13.76g 28%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 81.9mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 294.45 Kcal (1233 kJ)
Calories from fat 271.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.2g 183%
Cholesterol 14.84mg 20%
Sodium 98.62mg 16%
Potassium 137.88mg 12%
Total Carbs 4.91g 6%
Sugars 0.6g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 8%
Protein 3.49g 28%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 17%
Iron 1mg 23%
Calcium 20.7mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 32.8
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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