2 dozen lg. shelled oysters
2 c. milk
2 pats butter
1/8 c. celery, chopped very fine
Paprika
Salt and red pepper to taste
2 1/2 thick slices of boiled potatoes

Heat milk to boiling in saucepan, stirring constantly. Add celery and potatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add oysters and season to taste with salt and red pepper. Bring to boil again and let simmer 3-4 minutes. Pour into soup plate. Place 1 pat of butter on each serving and sprinkle with paprika.