MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Chesapeake Oyster Bisque Categories: Soup Yield: 4 servings 2 c Fresh oysters or 16 oz Oysters; drained Reserving liquid 1/4 c Thinly sliced celery 1/4 c Finely chopped onion 2 tb Reduced-calorie margarine 3 tb Flour 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts White pepper 2 c Skim milk 12 oz Evaporated skim milk 2 tb Snipped fresh chives Chop oysters; set aside. In medium saucepan, cook celery and onion in margarine until tender. Stir in flour, salt and white pepper. Cook over low heat 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in skim milk and evaporated milk until smooth. Cook over low heat 5 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. DO NOT BOIL. Add oysters, reserved liquid and chives. Heat over low heat until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. 4 (1 1/2-cup) servings. NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING SERVING SIZE: 1-1/2 CUPS CALORIES 240, PROTEIN 20g, CARBOHYDRATE 27g, FAT 6g, CHOLESTEROL 70mg, SODIUM 510mg, POTASSIUM 820mg PERCENT U.S. RDA PER SERVING PROTEIN 30%, VITAMIN A 20%, VITAMIN C 6%, THIAMINE 8%, RIBOFLAVIN 40%, NIACIN 10%, CALCIUM 50%, IRON 45% Notes: A bisque is a thick cream soup. A true Northeasterner would use whipping cream to make this recipe. This version is a health conscious variation that captures the rich taste and at the same time reduces the levels of fat and salt. Converted by MC_Buster. Recipe by: Pillsbury Soups, Stews & Oven Lovin' Breads By SuperSecDD@aol.com on Nov 29, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0j. MMMMM