Oyster Stew - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• 64 ounces freshly shucked oysters, with their liquor
• 3 tablespoons minced bacon
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced yellow onion
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, rosemary and tarragon tied together in a bouquet garni
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups fresh fish stock or clam juice
• 1 quart heavy cream
• Chives, hot sauce, buttered toast and/or saltines, for serving