Creamy Mussel Soup With Fiery Rouille Recipe

Name: Creamy Mussel Soup With Fiery Rouille
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1 tablespoon peri-peri or 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried herbs; 1 pinch saffron or 1 pinch ground turmeric; 1/4 cup flour; 8 cups fish stock or 8 cups chicken stock; 2 medium tomatoes, skinned and chopped; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto or 1/3 cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto or 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 lb frozen mussels on the half shell or 1 lb frozen fresh mussels; 1/2 cup cream, thick; seasoning salt; rouille; 4 -6 cloves garlic, crushed; 3 fresh chili peppers, very finely chopped (with pips); 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 slice white bread, soaked in a little of the soup and mashed; 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Servings: persons

Soup
2 onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon peri-peri or 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried herbs
1 pinch saffron or 1 pinch ground turmeric
1/4 cup flour
8 cups fish stock or 8 cups chicken stock
2 medium tomatoes, skinned and chopped
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto or 1/3 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto or 1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 lb frozen mussels on the half shell or 1 lb frozen fresh mussels
1/2 cup cream, thick
seasoning salt
rouille
4 -6 cloves garlic, crushed
3 fresh chili peppers, very finely chopped (with pips)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 slice white bread, soaked in a little of the soup and mashed
1/4 cup mayonnaise

1
-------------MUSSELSOUP-------------------.
2
Saute the onions in the butter/oil mixture.
3
Add the garlic, herbs, saffron and flour and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
4
Add the stock and fresh tomatoes.
5
Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Add the tomato pesto, sugar and mussels and simmer a further 5 minutes.
7
Add the cream and adjust the seasoning.
8
If the soup tastes weak allow to reduce by cooking without a lid for a while.
9
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with a spoonful of rouille and a crusty garlic loaf.
10
---------ROUILLE-----------.
11
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly and serve with seafood soups and stews.

1408

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

161

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup, 2 onions, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1 tablespoon peri-peri or 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Mussel Soup With Fiery Rouille falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Mussel Soup With Fiery Rouille

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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