Description
A comforting and flavorful Mussel Scallion Soup made with fresh mussels, scallions, and creamy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic and the white parts of the scallions, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced potato to the pot and stir it all together.
- Pour in the seafood stock or chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- While the soup is simmering, prepare the mussels. Rinse them under cold water, discarding any that are open and don’t close when tapped.
- Once the potatoes are tender, add the mussels to the pot along with the heavy cream and smoked paprika. Stir gently and cover the pot.
- Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened up. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
- Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir in the green parts of the scallions just before serving for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with chopped parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure mussels are fresh and discard any that do not close when tapped.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This soup pairs well with a side of crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mussel Scallion Soup, seafood soup, comfort food, mussels recipe