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Mussel and Saffron Soup

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Yield: 4 Servings Ready in 1 hours

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Chicken

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4 Servings
1 1/2 cWater
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1 tbChopped fresh parsley
1 tbolive oil
1/2 tsFenugreek, finely crushed
2 tbWhipping cream
1 Onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 cChicken Stock
2 lbMussels
1 1/4 cDry white wine
1 tbBoiling water
3 tbButter
Salt to taste
1 Leek, trimmed, fine shredded
1 1/2 tbAll-purpose flour
2 pkSaffron strands, soaked in
1 Garlic clove, crushed
Fresh parsley sprigs (opt)

Mussel and Saffron Soup Preparation

Scrub mussels clean in several changes of fresh water and pull off beards. Discard any mussels that are cracked or do not close tightly when tapped. Put mussels into a saucepan with wine and water. Cover and cook over high heat, shaking pan frequently, 6-7 minutes or until shells open. Remove mussels, discarding any which remain closed. Strain liquid through a fine sieve and reserve. Heat butter and oil in a saucepan. Add onion, garlic, leek and fenugreek and cook gently 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add saffron mixture, 2-1/2 cups of reserved cooking liquid and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently 15 minutes. Meanwhile, keep 8 mussels in shells and remove remaining mussels from shells. Add all mussels to soup and stir in chopped parsley, salt, pepper and cream. Heat through 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired, and serve hot.

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Calories Per Serving: 365
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Tags

  1. Appetizers
  2. Soups
  3. Chicken
  4. Cream
  5. Butter
  6. Olive oil
  7. Onion
  8. Garlic
  9. Parsley
  10. Wine
  11. White wine
  12. Lunch

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