Mussel Soup Billy-Bi Recipe

Name: Mussel Soup Billy-Bi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts uncooked mussels in shells (about 3 pounds); 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 4 shallots, finely chopped; 3 sprigs parsley; 1/4 teaspoon whole white peppercorns; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 to 2 cups fish broth or 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth; 2 cups heavy cream; Salt; Chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 quarts uncooked mussels in shells (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 shallots, finely chopped
3 sprigs parsley
1/4 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 to 2 cups fish broth or 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
Salt
Chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

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["Discard any mussels that have opened.", "Scrape off barnacles and scrub mussels with a stiff brush under running water; drain.", "In a 4 to 5-quart kettle over medium heat, melt the butter.", "Add the paprika and shallots and cook, stirring, until soft but not brown.", "Add the mussels in shells, parsley, peppercorns, and wine.", "Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the mussels open (about 6 to 8 minutes).", "Discard any mussels that remain closed.", "Remove the mussels from the liquid.", "Strain the liquid through a dampened cloth and measure it.", "Add fish broth to make 4 cups.", "Return liquid to the kettle (rinsed to remove any sand).", "Remove the mussels from the shells, discarding the shells.", "Pinch out and discard any ""beards"" from the mussels.", "To the liquid, add the cream.", "Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat slightly, and boil until the soup is reduced by about one-fourth.", "Lower heat to medium.", "Taste and add salt, if needed.", "Add the mussels and cook until just heated through.", "Serve hot or chilled, garnished with parsley."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts uncooked mussels in shells (about 3 pounds), 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 4 shallots, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mussel Soup Billy-Bi 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 Soup Billy-Bi

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