Mussel Chowder Recipe

Name: Mussel Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 lbs mussels, cleaned and streamed, using half white wine and half water, reserving cooking liquid; 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only, finely chopped); 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 2 large orange bell peppers, finely chopped; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

4 1/2 lbs mussels, cleaned and streamed, using half white wine and half water, reserving cooking liquid
2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only, finely chopped)
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 large orange bell peppers, finely chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup heavy cream

1
Pour reserved mussel cooking liquid through a fine sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a bowl.
2
Set aside 24 mussels in their shells, then shuck the remaining mussels and halve them crosswise.
3
Wash the chopped leeks in a bowl of cold water. Then lift out and drain well.
4
Cook leeks, carrots, bell peppers and shallot with salt and pepper in the butter and oil in a 5 quart heavy pot over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally until tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook, uncovered, stirring 1 minute. Add the strained mussel cooking liquid and wine and simmer 10 minutes.
5
Stir in halved mussels and cream and simmer, until just heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 lbs mussels, cleaned and streamed, using half white wine and half water, reserving cooking liquid, 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only, finely chopped), 2 medium carrots, finely chopped, 2 large orange bell peppers, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mussel Chowder 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 Chowder

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