Oyster Rockefeller Soup garnished with Crispy Bacon and Fried Oysters

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 4 ounces bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• Freshly ground white pepper
• Creole seasoning (Essence), recipe follows
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 3 dozen freshly shucked oysters, with their liquor
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup masa flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• Crystal Hot Sauce
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 4 cups fresh spinach, cleaned, stemmed and chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon butter