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Curried Mussel Soup

Fragrant and beautifully colored by the tumeric, this richly flavored soup is a delight. Serve steaming with some crusty bread.

At a glance
Main Ingredient
Seafood
Cuisine Type
American
Menu Part
Soup
Serves
8
Yield: 8

Ingredients

3 tbsp. olive oil
1⁄2 cup shallots, chopped
1 tbsp. curry powder
2 tsp. garlic, minced
2 cups white wine
2 lb. mussels, scrubbed
2 cups fish stock
3 cups quick-cooking white rice
1⁄2 tsp. turmeric
3 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
1 cup tomatoes, chopped

Methods/Steps

1. In a large pot, heat oil and add shallots, curry powder, and garlic; sauté for 3 min. Add wine and mussels and cook until mussels open. Remove mussels and keep warm.

2. Add stock, rice, and turmeric and simmer 5 min. Stir in cream and tomatoes and simmer over low heat.

3. Divide mussels in shallow bowls, and ladle soup over mussels. Sprinkle with chives.

Related Terms:

Seafood, American, Soup

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