Learn how to make delicious and healthy Mussel-Onion Soup by following an easy step by step recipe. Serves 1 person. Multiply by number of servings needed.
Ingredients
- 6 oz fresh mussels
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 bay leaf, dry
- 1/4 bell pepper, cubed
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp almond flour
- 1/4 tsp powdered saffron
- Tabasco to taste
- 3 Tbsp light cream
- Coriander to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash mussels and place in a saucepan with 4 cups of water. Cover and cook on medium heat until shells open, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly. Remove the mussels from their shells and put aside.
- Strain mussel broth through cheesecloth (or similar) and save to side
- Place olive oil, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and bell pepper in a saucepan. Stir and cook over medium heat until well cooked.
- Remove bay leaf, add almond flour and mix well. Gradually stir in mussel broth from before. Add water, if needed.
- Add saffron and tabasco sauce. Stir until it starts to boil.
- Add light cream and mussels. Stir and let it heat well without boiling. Garnish with coriander and serve.
