Oyster Gumbo Soup

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, minced
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup oyster liquid
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 25 oysters
• 1 tbsp file powder (gumbo powder)
• 1 oz butter
• 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Method

1. 1 Mince onions and place in a saucepan.
2. 2 Add 1 cup hot water, 1 cup oyster liquid, and 1 cup milk.
3. 3 Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in flour dissolved in 1/2 cup milk until boiling.
5. 5 Add oysters, file powder, and butter; cook 5 minutes.
6. 6 Pour into a tureen and garnish with parsley.