French · Dinner
Mussel and Saffron Soup
A Provençal-style seafood soup pairing fresh mussels with saffron-infused fish stock, leeks, fennel, and white fish, finished with cream and a touch of anise. Served with grilled baguette. Bright, briny broth balances the perfume of saffron against the seafood.
$8
15 minsPrep
25 minsCook
40 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
425Calories
36.8gProtein
18.2gFat
22.6gCarbs
4.1gSugar
2.7gFiber
1010mgSodium
155mgChol
8.6gSat Fat
1020mgPotassium
145mgCalcium
5.1mgIron
16.2mcgVitamin B12
15mgVitamin C
gluten-free
low-carb
low-calorie
protein-rich
mediterranean
hidden-gems
gluten-free
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Scrub and debeard the mussels under cold running water, discarding any that stay open when tapped. Thinly slice the leek and fennel; mince the garlic; chop the tarragon.
2
Sweat
Warm the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat and sweat the leek, fennel, and garlic for 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
3
Deglaze
Pour in the white wine and simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes until the alcohol smell fades, scraping the base of the pot.
4
Simmer
Add the fish stock and saffron threads, bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, and cook for 8 minutes until the broth turns golden and fragrant.
5
Poach
Lower heat to medium-low, add the fish chunks, and poach for 3 minutes until opaque and just beginning to flake.
6
Steam
Add the mussels, cover, and steam over medium heat for 4 minutes until shells open; discard any that remain closed.
7
Finish
Stir in the cream and tarragon off the heat, season with salt and pepper.
8
Plate
Ladle the soup and mussels into a warmed bowl and serve with grilled baguette alongside.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz340g mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 7 oz200g white fish fillet
- 2 cup480ml fish stock
- 1/2 cup120ml dry white wine
- 2/3 cup70g leek
- 1/2 cup50g fennel bulb
- 22 small pinch saffron threads
- 4 tbsp60ml heavy cream
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp2 tsp fresh tarragon
- 2 slice2 slice baguette (50g), grilled
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
