- Calories 141
- Caloriesfromfat 33%
- Fat 5.2g
- Satfat 2.1g
- Monofat 1.4g
- Polyfat 0.8g
- Protein 8.2g
- Carbohydrate 15.5g
- Fiber 1.3g
- Cholesterol 43mg
- Iron 4.6mg
- Sodium 357mg
- Calcium 91mg
Oyster and Wild Rice Bisque
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
Use Wellfleet oysters from Cape Cod, if possible. Reminiscent of chowder, this bisque is a touch lighter, filled out with wild rice rather than the more common potatoes. Use salt pork—an old New England favorite—for bacon, if you prefer.
How to Make It
Step 1
Cook bacon in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat 6 minutes or until crisp. Stir in onion; cover and cook 8 minutes or until the onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Strain oysters through a sieve over a bowl. Reserve oysters; add oyster liquid to pan. Combine clam juice and flour in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until smooth. Add clam juice mixture, broth, and bay leaf to pan. Increase heat to medium-high. Bring mixture to a boil; cook until reduced to 2 cups (about 6 minutes).
Step 3
Reduce heat to low. Discard bay leaf. Stir in rice, milk, half-and-half, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in reserved oysters; cook 5 minutes or until edges of oysters curl. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
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tarakiene's Review
I made this for Christmas Eve dinner and it was a hit. My husband specifically asked me to keep this recipe around. I agree with the reviewer who thought it was missing something. I may try floating a pat of butter on top of each bowl next time. I may also try the corn that a couple people have added; I just didn't have any on hand.
JennifersUnique's Review
Excellent!! Changed the oysters to clams, added a little more pepper, added corn and dried parsley. Also used whole, mixed and chopped clams. This is a keeper. Ate with French bread slices. Mmmmmmmmmm rice and corn added that "something"
dorothyb's Review
This was good, but I probably wouldn't make it again. It's missing something, but I can't put my finger on it.
RenoTX's Review
Very good flavor. Made as directed, but for some reason it curdled when I added the oysters. Still tasted good. Next time, will leave out the rice -- my family didn't care for it.
dory92064's Review
Very good flavor --- easy to prepare. I made a couple of changes -- used 1% milk, added about 1/2 C whole corn, some fresh thyme and used Chicken of the Sea canned oysters -- I can imagine how wonderful the bisque must be using fresh oysters, but canned is what I had in the pantry. I think the soup base would be good with clams as one reviewer noted using. We had the bisque with grilled cheese & tomato sandwiches. Quick, but tasty meal.
gascubagirl's Review
This bisque is light and creamy and an absolute hit at our Christmas dinner. I can't wait to make it again!
Diana51's Review
I loved this recipe. I made a double batch and it was gone in no time.
ccwales's Review
Used canned clams and skim milk, omitted the half and half, so to make up for lack of butterfat, I added 1 T butter. Wonderful recipe, easy to make and very satisfying.
Bonnie49kellogg's Review
Excellent bisque. Nice texture and flavor. Easy, too.
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