This is great stuff.  Rich and creamy with a great seafood taste.  Try substituting leeks for the onion.

Serves: About 4 cups

Ingredients:
 

Quantity	Description
2 to 4 tbs.	Butter
1/2 tsp.	Grated onion
1	sliver garlic
1-1/2 pints	Oysters with liquor
1-1/2 cups	milk use whole milk
1/2 cup	cream
1/2 tsp.	salt
1/8 tsp.	White pepper or paprika
2 tbs.	Chopped parsley

 

1. Combine the butter, onion and garlic in the top of a double boiler over (not in) boiling water.
2. Sauté lightly.
3. Add the remaining ingredients (except parsley).
4. Place the pan over, not in, boiling water.  When the milk is hot and the oysters float add the parsley and serve.