Mussel Soup

Name: Mussel Soup
Ingredients: 30 fresh mussels (scrub and debeard); 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 onion, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chili pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 cups water; 400 g crushed tomatoes with juice; salt and black pepper

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

30 fresh mussels (scrub and debeard)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chili pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups water
400 g crushed tomatoes with juice
salt and black pepper

Directions

1

Heat oil in large saucepan.
2

Add chopped onion, and garlic and cook until clear.
3

Add parsley and chilli and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4

Increase heat and add lemon juice, wine and water and bring to the boil.
5

Add tomatoes.
6

Bring to boil.
7

Add cleaned mussels and cook covered over a moderate heat for about 5 minutes.
8

Discard any mussels that have not opened.
9

Remove the top shell from each mussel.
10

Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.