Oyster Stew

Oysters are a good source of important minerals, including iron and zinc. They even contain a fair share of copper, which helps regulate cholesterol metabolism. The low-fat milk in the recipe helps in preventing bone loss. 1 onion, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 stalk celery, minced 1 baking potato, diced 1/2 teaspoon dried savory 1/2 cup bottled clam juice 1/2 cup corn 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1 1/2 cups defatted chicken stock 1 1/2 cups small oysters, drained 1 1/2 cups one percent low-fat milk In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic and savory. Stir 30 seconds. Add potatoes, stock and clam juice. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in corn and oysters. Simmer 5 minutes until the edges of oysters have begun to curl. Add milk and parsley. Heat briefly. 266 calories, 9.1 g. fat (31 percent of calories), 1.9 g. dietary fiber, 631 mg. sodium Find a Physician More Recipes Wellness Tips Calendar of Community Events Home | Search | Talk to Us | Site Map | Site News | HIPAA Privacy | The Cookie | E-Card | For Kids BJC HealthCare | 4444 Forest Park Avenue | St. Louis, Missouri 63108 USA | phone -- 314.747.WEBB The BJC HealthCare web site is intended as a reference and information source only. If you suspect you have a health problem, you should seek immediate care with the appropriate health-care professionals. The information in this web site is not a substitute for professional care, and must not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. Any web sites and links referenced in this web site are provided only as a courtesy. BJC HealthCare does not endorse or recommend any of the web sites or links and assumes no liability for the information contained in those web sites or for their privacy policies. BJC HealthCare assumes no liability for the information contained in this web site or for its use. Copyright © 1997-2007, BJC HealthCare All Rights Reserved