Pacific Oyster Bisque
12 oz container fresh Pacific oysters, chopped
3 cups milk
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire
Parsley flakes or dash paprika
Dash nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup instant mashed
potato granules
1 egg, separated
1 10 1/2 oz can condensed
tomato soup
Precook oysters, drain and chop. Set oysters aside. Scald milk, seasoning and butter. Stir in instant mashed potato granules. Add small amount of milk mixture to slightly beaten egg yolk, then combine with rest of milk mixture. Stir in condensed tomato soup and blend well. Add chopped oysters and return to low heat. Meanwhile, beat egg white until stiff. Fold beaten egg white into soup. Garnish with parsley flakes or paprika and serve immediately. (Serves 4-6).