Mussel Chowder with Bacon and Shiitake Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Mussel Chowder with Bacon and Shiitake Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces thinly sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 celery rib, chopped; 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and caps thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup clam juice; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

6 ounces thinly sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 cup chopped onion
1 celery rib, chopped
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and caps thinly sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup clam juice
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
In a large saucepan, cook the bacon strips over moderately high heat until they begin to crisp.
2
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
3
Add the chopped onion, chopped celery and diced potatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
4
Add the butter and shiitake mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
6
Add the chicken stock, white wine, clam juice and heavy cream and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer the chowder until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, in another large sauce-pan, heat the vegetable oil over moderately high heat.
9
Add the mussels, cover and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels open, about 3 minutes; discard any unopened mussels.
10
Set a fine sieve over the pot of chowder.
11
Using the lid to hold back the mussels in the pot, pour the mussel liquid through the sieve into the chowder.
12
Simmer the chowder for 1 minute longer.
13
Stir in the chopped parsley and season with hot sauce and salt and pepper.
14
Spoon the mussels into bowls, ladle the chowder on top and serve immediately.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces thinly sliced bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 celery rib, chopped, 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Mussel Chowder with Bacon and Shiitake Mushrooms 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 with Bacon and Shiitake Mushrooms

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