Step 1

Pour oyster juice through a sieve to remove grit; reserve juice for soup .

Step 2

Rinse oysters in cold water in colander to remove any broken shells.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large sauce pan or soup pot over low heat. Add oysters and gently warm for a few minutes.

Step 4

Add milk and oyster juice. Continue to heat slowly over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

When the broth is warm (not scalded), season slowly with salt and pepper. Taste and continue to season until the milk broth is flavorful.

Step 6

Serve with crackers or oyster crackers.