Description
This rich, old-fashioned oyster stew is shared in memory of my mother, Ramona M. Filipek (1928 to 2006). It is a Christmas family favorite, but good anytime. Serve hot with oyster crackers. Leftovers can be frozen.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups chopped celery
- ¼ cup chopped fresh onion
- ¼ cup dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon celery salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 (12.5 fl oz) cans cream of celery soup
- 1 gallon 1% milk
- 2 (10 ounce) cans condensed milk (Optional)
- 8 (8 ounce) cans oysters, drained and liquid reserved
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time: 1 day
Servings: 16