1 can cream of celery soup
1 soup can milk or cream
2 (4 oz.) jars baby food peas
Standard oysters, 12 to 16 oz.
Dash nutmeg or mace
Butter and pepper to taste

Mix soup, milk and peas in sauce pan until smooth. Heat, then add oysters and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until oysters are plump and hot. Stir attentively. Ladle into warm bowls or cups. Float some butter on top and sprinkle with fresh pepper. Serve. Add oysters just before serving or they will over cook. Butter is better for oyster soup.