Ingredients

4 tbsp butter

1/2 cup finely chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce

1/4 tsp celery salt

2 dozen oysters, with their liquor

4 cups clam juice

1 cup dry sherry

2 cups half & half

Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, over medium heat, saute celery and onions until softened, but not browned, 3-5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, cook, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper to taste, Serve hot.