Mussel chowder

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsbacon; cut julienne
2.00cupchopped yellow onions
1.00cupchopped celery
1.00cupdiced carrot
teaspoonsalt
½teaspooncayenne pepper
6.00bay leaves
¾cupall-purpose flour
8.00cupchicken stock
poundsnew potatoes; quartered
1.00cupfresh sweet corn
1.00teaspooncrab boil
1.00cuphalf-and-half
½cupfinely-chopped fresh parsley
4.00poundssmall cultivated mussels
¼teaspoonhot sauce
1.00teaspoonworcestershire sauce

Directions

In a large nonstick stock pot, over medium heat, render the bacon for 10 minutes. Stir in the onions, celery, and carrots. Season the vegetables with salt, cayenne, and bay leaves. Saute for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and tender. Stir in the flour and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chicken stock and bring up to a boil. Add the potatoes and corn. Stir in the Crab Boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Stir in the cream and parsley. Add the mussels and simmer the soup for 5 minutes. Stir in the hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer the soup for 2 minutes. This recipe yields 10 servings.

Recipe Source: EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EM-1B09 broadcast 02-04-1998) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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10-22-1998

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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