New Year'S Oyster Stew Recipe

• 3 medium leeks, chopped (white portion only)
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups hot water
• 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 4 (16 ounce) cans oysters, drained, 64 ounces total
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper, to taste
• minced fresh parsley, for garnish

1. In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Add the potatoes, water and bouillon; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool.
2. Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until blended. Return to the pan; stir in the milk, cream, oysters, cayenne, salt and pepper. Cook on low until heated through (do not boil). Garnish with parsley. Yield: 12 servings.

leeks, butter, potatoes, water, chicken bouillon granules, milk, cream, oysters, cayenne pepper, salt, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/new-years-oyster-stew-recipe-492466 (may not work)