Oyster Stew without crackers

1/2 cup butter 1 cup minced celery 3 tablespoons minced shallots 1 quart half-and-half cream 2 (12 ounce) containers fresh shucked oysters, undrained salt and[...]

1/4 cup butter 1 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 pints half-and-half 1 teaspoon dried parsley salt and[...]

2 tablespoons butter 1 (6 inch) celery rib, finely chopped 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1/4 cup half-and-half cream[...]