How to Make Best Oyster Chowder Ever - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of chowder on a cold winter's day. And when it comes to chowder, oyster chowder is a classic favorite. The rich, creamy broth filled with plump, tender oysters is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for warming you up from the inside out.

But not all oyster chowders are created equal. Some can be bland and uninspiring, while others can be overly salty or heavy. That's why I'm here to share with you my recipe for the Best Oyster Ch...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) container shucked oysters, drained with liquid reserved
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 potato, diced
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cook oysters and reserved liquid in a skillet over medium heat until edges curl, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Combine onion, potato, broccoli, water, and corn in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain vegetables and reserve liquid.
  • Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Slowly pour reserved vegetable water and milk into butter-flour mixture; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add oysters and vegetables to milk mixture and cook over medium-low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    260 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 298mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 203mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 567mg