Mussel Soup with Tomatoes
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Mussel Soup with Tomatoes
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You'll want to take most of your mussels out of their shells to make the soup easier to eat. It's a two-step process: Steam the mussels out of their shells and remove the meats, then strain and use the mussel broth for the soup.
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds mussels in their shells
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic finely chopped
- 1 onion finely chopped, or shallot
- 1 quart crushed tomato quantity not specified
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
- 12 cherry tomato optional, halved
- balsamic vinegar for garnish
Instructions
- Pour about 1 cup of salty water -- ideally boiled seawater -- into a large, wide pot with a cover and bring to a boil. Add the mussels and steam until they all open, about 3 to 5 minutes. NOTE: If you are using wild mussels, you will need to scrub and debeard them all first.
- When the mussels are open, pick out the meats of all but your "show mussels" and put in a bowl. Toss with a little olive oil and set aside. Strain the mussel broth through cheesecloth or a paper towel into another bowl. Add to this 3 cups of water or seafood stock.
- In a soup pot, get the olive oil hot over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and sauté another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the mussel broth, tomatoes and cayenne and mix well. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. You can puree this mixture and run it though a sieve to make it a refined soup, or leave it rustic. Your choice. Add the mussels and cook for another 3 minutes. If you're using the cherry tomatoes, add them at the last minute.
- Garnish with the parsley or cilantro, and drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over everyone's bowl.
- Serve hot with a nice medium-bodied Italian red, a dry rose or an amber beer. Be sure to have lots of crusty bread to serve
Nutrition Information
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Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
659mg
(27%)
Potassium
1076mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
768IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 659mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1076mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 768IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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