Mussel and Bacon Soup Recipe

Name: Mussel and Bacon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds mussels; 4 slices bacon smoked; 1 each onions peeled; 3 each celery stalks; 1/2 ounce margarine; 8 ounces tomatoes chopped; 30 ounces fish stock; 1 teaspoon basil chopped; 1/2 teaspoon basil dried; 1 x black pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds mussels
4 slices bacon smoked
1 each onions peeled
3 each celery stalks
1/2 ounce margarine
8 ounces tomatoes chopped
30 ounces fish stock
1 teaspoon basil chopped
1/2 teaspoon basil dried
1 x black pepper

1
Wash the mussels well and remove the beards.
2
Discard any that are open, or do not close when sharply tapped.
3
Chop the bacon, onion and celery.
4
Melt the margarine in a pan, add the bacon and onion.
5
Cook for 5 minutes.
6
Stir in the celery, tomatoes, stock and basil.
7
Cook for another 5 minutes.
8
Add the mussels, cover and cook for a further 5 minutes or until all the mussels are open.
9
Shake the pan occasionally.
10
Discard any that do not open.
11
Season with pepper.
12
Either remove the mussels from both shells or serve in the shells.
13
In this case you need small finger bowls of water on the table.

215

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds mussels, 4 slices bacon smoked, 1 each onions peeled, 3 each celery stalks, and more.

Yes, Mussel and Bacon Soup 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.

Mussel and Bacon Soup

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