Artichoke-Oyster Soup

½ C butter (1 stick)
1 large onion (chopped)
1 bunch green onions (chopped)
4-6 cloves garlic (minced)
2 TBS parsley (chopped fresh or dried)
12 oysters
2 large cans artichoke hearts or bottoms
1 C oyster water (or plain water)
10¾ OZ can cream of mushroom
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste

Temperature:

Saute onions in melted butter till soft and clear. Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes then add drained oysters and cook for 3-5 minutes more. Add drained, quartered artichoke hearts then cook for 3-5 minutes. Add cream of mushroom soup, liquids, bay leaf, ½ TSP salt and a dash of pepper. Cook for 20 minutes. Prepare 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to merge.