Bongo Bongo Soup

[wannadanc]

I watched this being prepared this AM on local TV and thought it sounded like a candidate for low carb wonderfulness. Credit for the original recipe is given to the restaurant chain Trader Vic's. I will try this tonight and let you know how this recipe works out:

http://www.komotv.com/features/cookingwithtodd/5111971.html

Oh - if you don't like oysters, don't bother following the link! :agree:

[wannadanc]

MMMMMMM - as I started the recipe, I knew instantly that I would do it "my way" .... so here is what I did .......

1 jar fresh oysters - cut into bite size pieces
1 6 oz bottle clam juice
1 tsp crushed garlic
1 tsp Worchestershire sauce
tabasco sauce to taste - how hot do you want it??

With all of this in a shallow frying pan, bring it to a boil.
Shut off heat within a minute of boiling.

Add 2 cups or more fresh spinach

Put lid over contents and let spinach wilt.

Now - if one was to follow the original recipe you would put this into a blender with heavy cream - but I was happy to stop right at the wilt point.

I added some seasonings - again personal preference needs to direct that.
I spooned it into small soup bowls.

It is SO good and on this rainy Holy Saturday -it just feels like heaven!

Now there is enough left over for me to put that into the blender and see if I really want to go to Bongo Bongo!!!!!!

I hope someone will try this with me....but, again, if you aren't fond of oysters, this isn't the place to start.

[wannadanc]

Now that I have finally completed the Bongo Bongo soup by putting it into the blender and adding the heavy cream, I am happy to report it is WONDERFUL - either way.

I have done carb calculation - very roughly, BTW

5 oysters 12 carbs
2 c spinach 1 carb
clam juice 0 carb
cream (1 cup) 6 carb
seasonings 1 carb

20 carbs total - 4 servings
5 carbs per serving

OK --- that is it - over and out!

[TarHeel]

Sorry, I don't like oysters....

Kay

[wannadanc]

I agree that like Vegemite and grits, this is an acquired taste. :lol: :lol: I wasn't sure that I could deal w/ the blended mess, so it was a very pleasant surprise to learn that it is quite good ...but only if the bivalve doesn't tip one over!!!!!!!

Happy Easter, Kay - sorry your weather has been so unEaster like!

Vicki

[RESQ2U]

While Ure Husband Is Out In The Yard Roasting The Oysters On The Grill
Throw Butter In Pan Add Onion And Garlic Add 1 Box Of Defrosted Frozen Spinach Stir It Around Till Heated ..Add Some Cream.. Cool A Bit
When Oysters Are Ready ..Open ..Cut Oyster But Leave it In The Shell ..Put A Good Spoonful Of The Spinach Mix On Top Of The Oyster ..And A Good Pinch Of Mozzeralla Cheese ..pack It On Top.. Due Several Of These ..close The Lid Back And Heat Till The Cheese Melts And Bubbles..yum Yum Yum
I Live On The Coast And We Have Ate Oysters This Way For Ever
If U Dont Have Fresh I Dont See Why U Cant Due The Same With Canned In A Glass Dish Just Layer Everything And Bake Till Melted If Fact I Think Ill Try The Canned Version Tonight And Let U Know :yum:

[BluePants]

I love oysters, and this sounds great. Im going to try it this week

[ImOnMyWay]

I watched this being prepared this AM on local TV and thought it sounded like a candidate for low carb wonderfulness. Credit for the original recipe is given to the restaurant chain Trader Vic's. I will try this tonight and let you know how this recipe works out:

http://www.komotv.com/features/cookingwithtodd/5111971.html

Oh - if you don't like oysters, don't bother following the link! :agree:

This looks great! I'm gonna try it.