Creamy Oyster And White Fish Soup

Ingredients

• Fish pieces and trimmings
• Plenty of cream
• Oysters
• Mace
• Flour
• Milk
• Oyster liquor
• 1 beaten egg

Method

1. 1 Strain the fish pieces and trimmings to create a white soup base.
2. 2 Return the strained liquid to the pot and add plenty of cream and oysters.
3. 3 Add a little mace for flavor, ensuring no onions or shallots are used.
4. 4 Heat the soup gently, ensuring it never boils after the cream is added.
5. 5 For a simple variety, use flour and milk instead of cream, adding oyster liquor and oysters.
6. 6 Stir in a beaten egg at the last moment to finish the soup.