Mussel Soup

Name: Mussel Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions

Can I make Mussel Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Mussel Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Mussel Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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