Christmas Oyster Stew | Taylor Shellfish Farms

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons of butter
• 1 large carrot, finely diced (about a cup)
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced (about a cup)
• 1 medium onion, finely diced (about a cup)
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon of paprika or Old Bay seasoning
• 2 Tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 1 quart of Taylor Shucked Oysters , their liquor reserved.
• 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh tarragon (or ½ tablespoon dried)
• 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into half-inch pieces
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 4 cups of whole milk
• Salt and pepper to taste