Creamy mussel soup

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
36Fresh mussels -- in shells
1Onion -- sliced
2Stalks celery
1Clove garlic -- mashed
Parsley -- several sprigs
3tablespoonsButter
3tablespoonsFlour
2cupsMilk
3tablespoonsCream

Directions

Scrub mussels with a brush. Rinse well, discarding any that are broken or open. Combine onion, celery, garlic and parsley with 1 cup water in a large stainless pot. Add mussels and steam until opened.

Remove, cover and keep warm, discarding shells and beards. Blend flour and butter over Medium heat. Add milk and strained broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and add cream. Pour over mussels in hot soup plates.

From: Hp_walls@... Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:00:51 ~0400 (