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Mussel Soup

A velvety French bistro style soup featuring fresh mussels simmered in white wine, aromatic herbs, and rich cream.

30 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup shallots, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups fish stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 cup minced shallots and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 3 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Pour in 1 cup dry white wine and 2 cups fish stock, bringing the liquid to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Add 2 lbs scrubbed fresh mussels, cover tightly, and steam for 5 minutes until shells open fully and reach 145F. Discard any unopened mussels.

  5. 5

    Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, then warm through for 1 minute before serving.

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Questions

What temperature does Mussel Soup cook at?

Step 4 reads: "Add 2 lbs scrubbed fresh mussels, cover tightly, and steam for 5 minutes until shells open fully and reach 145F." That is about 65 C.

Is there a substitute for white wine in Mussel Soup?

The entry for Mussel Soup calls for 1 cup dry white wine. In its place: Use chicken or vegetable stock with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per half cup for the acidity.

Can I make Mussel Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Mussel Soup is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Mussel Soup keto-friendly?

A serving of Mussel Soup carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

Does Mussel Soup contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy, shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Mussel Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 12 g of carbohydrate in about 380 calories, with 24 g protein and 20 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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