A famous Christmas Eve tradition is combining the rich delicious drink called a “Tom and Jerry” with a rich and delicious soup called “Oyster Stew”. Many people feel they won’t be able to indulge in the not so healthy treat but what if you can?
Here is a healthy version that tastes so good and no one will even know they eating “healthy”.
Here is the delicious drink called “Tom and Jerry’s”
and the famous Holiday Treat
“Oyster Stew”
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
1 large onion, diced large
2 cloves of garlic
5 stalks of celery, diced large
¼ cup of grass-fed butter or ghee, cut into pieces
2 large white potatoes, cubed
1 teaspoon of black pepper, cracked
1 tablespoon sage, parsley and rosemary
3 dozen oysters in their liquid (if they are in the shell, start the recipe at the *)
2 cups of half and half or coconut half and half (you can also use full fat coconut milk)
cilantro for garnish
Directions:
- Melt your coconut oil over medium high heat, in a large soup pot. Toss in the celery, garlic and onions and sauté for 5-8 minutes, stirring the whole time. (If they need a bit more oil add a bit more coconut oil. As soon as the veggies are translucent and fragrant stir in the butter. After the butter has melted, add your oyster juice and water to equal 8 cups. Next toss in the diced potatoes, black pepper and herbs and wait till your pot just starts to simmer and turn down the heat to medium low.
- When the potatoes just start to get tender, add the coconut half and half. Bring the pot back to a simmer, stirring the whole time.
- Last put in the oysters and cook for 3-4 minutes until they just start to curl. (This is an important time to watch out as you can easily overcook and get tough chewy oysters.) Fish out an oyster and chop it into a few pieces and see if they are cooked to your liking.
Enjoy!
Fit Chic