By Edu Costa − On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 5 years ago in
Soup Recipes
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This Portuguese creamy mussel soup (sopa de mexilhão cremosa) is delicious and full of flavor, it is ideal for special occasions.
| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 25 min |
| Ready In | 35 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
2 lbs of mussels3 tablespoons of olive oil1 small chopped onion1 bay leafHalf red pepper cut into cubes2 cloves of garlic, minced1/3 cup of flour1 teaspoon of powdered saffron1 teaspoon of tabasco1 cup of light creamCoriander (to taste)
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Directions
- In a saucepan, place the mussels washed.
- Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, until the shells open.
- After the mussels are opened, remove from the heat and let them cool slightly.
- Remove the mussels from the shells and put aside.
- Strain the broth into a thin net and put it aside.
- In a pan, add some olive oil, the onion, garlic, bay leaf and red pepper.
- Stir and cook over medium heat until everything is well cooked.
- After everything is sautéed, remove the bay leaf, add the flour and mix very well.
- Gradually stir in the broth from cooking the mussels, so you have about 3 cups of liquid (add some water if needed).
- Add the saffron and the tabasco sauce and stir until it starts to boil.
- When it starts to boil, add the cream and the mussels.
- Stir and let it heat well without boiling.
- Garnish with coriander and serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Neuza Costa, saborintenso.com
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