Lush Mussel and Vegetable Soup Recipe
Our Lush Mussel and Vegie Soup offers a satisfying meal with rustic charm and robust flavours, perfect for any season.This hearty broth is brimming with fresh mussels and a rainbow of seasonal veg, all simmered in a fragrant bath of tomato and Aussie white wine. It's the perfect all-season comfort food, packing a satisfying punch of rustic charm and robust flavours.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- ¾ cup carrot, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- ½ cup fresh fennel, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 ½ cups dry white wine
- 3 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 2 cups passata (pureed tomatoes)
- 1 bay leaf
- 40 fresh mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
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1 Sauté Vegetables
Heat olive oil in a soup pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and fennel. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until they start to soften. Stir in grated garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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2 Deglaze and Simmer
Pour in dry white wine and allow it to reduce slightly. Then add unsalted chicken stock, pureed tomatoes, and a bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
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3 Add Mussels
Stir in fresh mussels, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes until all mussels open. Discard any that remain closed.
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4 Season and Serve
Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning with salt if needed, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve alongside crusty bread.