2 dozen large shelled Oysters
2 cups milk
2 pats butter
1/8 cup 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.