Arnaud's Oyster Soup | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• 3½ cups water
• 2 dozen freshly shucked oysters, drained
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper