Oyster bisque

Ingredients:

1 pint oysters
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
Oyster liquid
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup thick cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Preparation:

Drain oysters, saving liquid.
Chop or grind oysters until fine.
Melt butter. Add flour and cook until smooth.
Add oyster liquid, milk, cream, salt, paprika and nutmeg.
When ingredients are smooth, bring to a boiling point.
Add ground oysters. Remove from heat.
Combine and beat egg yolks and water.
Add slowly to hot bisque.
Add chopped parsley, then serve.