Oyster and Potato Stew with Crisp Bacon

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Soups, Main Dishes, Shellfish

2	tb	Unsalted butter
2	md	Onions, 1/4-inch dice
1	lb	Baking potatoes, peeled and
DIVIDER		--cut into 1/4-inch dice
1	md	Fennel bulb-trimmed, halved,
DIVIDER		--cored and cut 1/4-in. dice
1	md	Carrot, 1/4-inch dice
3	c	Fish stock or 1 1/2 cups
DIVIDER		--bottled clam juice mixed
DIVIDER		--with 1 1/2 cups water
2	c	Half-and-half
1/2	lb	Slab bacon, 1/4-inch dice
24		Shucked oysters, with their
DIVIDER		--liquor
		Salt & freshly ground pepper
2	tb	Finely chopped fresh
DIVIDER		--flat-leaf parsley

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