Saffron Mussel Bisque

Description

Ahoy! All seafood lovers will really enjoy this hearty feast. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1 ¼ cups white wine
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 leek, bulb only, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds, finely crushed
  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 saffron threads
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6

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