Thai Spiced Mussel Soup with Leeks and Carrot Spagh

Name: Thai Spiced Mussel Soup with Leeks and Carrot Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sliced onion; 2 long slices of galangal or 4 of ginger; 2 fresh serrano chiles or fresh Thai bird chilies, de-stemmed, sliced; 4 stalks lemon grass, white part sliced; 4 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tablespoons 3-Crab fish sauce; 8 cups chicken stock; 1 pound Prince Edward Island Mussels, cleaned and prepped; 2 large leeks, white part julienned; 1 carrot, spaghetti-cut, or fine julienne; Salt and white pepper to taste; Canola oil to cook

Servings: persons

1 sliced onion
2 long slices of galangal or 4 of ginger
2 fresh serrano chiles or fresh Thai bird chilies, de-stemmed, sliced
4 stalks lemon grass, white part sliced
4 kaffir lime leaves
2 tablespoons 3-Crab fish sauce
8 cups chicken stock
1 pound Prince Edward Island Mussels, cleaned and prepped
2 large leeks, white part julienned
1 carrot, spaghetti-cut, or fine julienne
Salt and white pepper to taste
Canola oil to cook

1
In a hot wok coated with oil saute onions until caramelized.
2
Add galangal, chilies, lemon grass and leaves.
3
Deglaze with fish sauce.
4
Add chicken stock and slowly simmer to a 20 percent reduction.
5
Strain and keep hot.
6
Check for seasoning.
7
In a very hot wok coated with oil stir fry mussels until they start to open.
8
Add leeks and carrots.
9
Season.
10
Check again for flavor.
11
Serve immediately.

911

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

152

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sliced onion, 2 long slices of galangal or 4 of ginger, 2 fresh serrano chiles or fresh Thai bird chilies, de-stemmed, sliced, 4 stalks lemon grass, white part sliced, and more.

Yes, Thai Spiced Mussel Soup with Leeks and Carrot Spaghetti 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Spiced Mussel Soup with Leeks and Carrot Spaghetti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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