Mussel Soup With Saffron Recipe

Name: Mussel Soup With Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 3/4 lb. mussels; 2 tsp. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 c. dry vermouth; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 c. thinly sliced celery; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 pt. whipping cream or half and half; 2 c. chicken broth; 1/2 c. bottled clam juice; 1/4 tsp. saffron threads, crushed; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 1/4 c. dry sherry; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 3/4 lb. mussels
2 tsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 c. dry vermouth
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 c. thinly sliced celery
2 Tbsp. butter
1 pt. whipping cream or half and half
2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. bottled clam juice
1/4 tsp. saffron threads, crushed
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/4 c. dry sherry
salt and pepper to taste

1
Remove beards from mussels and rinse well.
2
Heat a 6-quart pot with oil and garlic.
3
Saute a few seconds.
4
Do not burn.
5
Add cleaned mussels and vermouth.
6
Cook, covered, over medium heat. Steam mussels open, about 4 minutes.
7
Stir once.
8
Strain mussels and save broth.
9
Cool mussels on sheet.
10
Return pot to stove.
11
Add butter, onion and celery until clear (saute).
12
Add cream, chicken broth, clam juice and saffron.
13
Heat to gentle simmer and cook 15 minutes.
14
Remove meat from mussels.
15
Discard shells.
16
Add green onions and parsley to pot and simmer 2 minutes.
17
Add mussels and any juices.
18
Salt and pepper.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 3/4 lb. mussels, 2 tsp. olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/2 c. dry vermouth, and more.

Yes, Mussel Soup With Saffron 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 With Saffron

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