Spiced Oyster Soup With Whipped Cream

Ingredients

• 1 dozen oysters
• Peppercorns
• Allspice
• Water
• Salt
• Whipped cream

Method

1. 1 Drain and wash oysters. Place in a hot kettle, shake until gills curl, cover, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the oysters, reserving the liquor. Return the liquor to the kettle with crushed peppercorns, allspice, and water.
3. 3 Chop the oysters with a silver knife and return them to the kettle. Simmer gently for 30 minutes, then add salt.
4. 4 Strain the broth through two thicknesses of cheesecloth. Reheat and serve with whipped cream on top of each cup.