Oysters Rockefeller Soup Recipe

• 1 pound fresh spinach, stemmed
• 1 1/2 c. chicken stock or possibly canned broth
• 1 sm. onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely minced
• 1 pt. fresh oysters, liquid removed, liquor reserved
• 2 c. half & half or possibly light cream
• 3 T Pernod
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan or possibly Romano cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoon anise seed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grnd pepper
• Lemon slices for garnish

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