Oyster Chowder

Ingredients

• Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish))
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Fresh thyme (1 teaspoon, chopped)
• Fresh oysters (1 pint, shucked)
• Milk (2 cups)
• Chicken broth (4 cups)
• All (purpose flour - 2 tablespoons)
• Potatoes (2 medium, peeled and diced)
• Carrot (1 medium, diced)
• Celery (2 stalks, diced)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Butter (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat.
4. Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
5. Add the diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
7. Stir in the milk, fresh oysters, and chopped thyme. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the oyster chowder hot, garnished with fresh parsley.