Mussel Soup
- 30 fresh mussels (scrub and debeard)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chili pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 400 g crushed tomatoes with juice
- salt and black pepper
- Heat oil in large saucepan.
- Add chopped onion, and garlic and cook until clear.
- Add parsley and chilli and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Increase heat and add lemon juice, wine and water and bring to the boil.
- Add tomatoes.
- Bring to boil.
- Add cleaned mussels and cook covered over a moderate heat for about 5 minutes.
- Discard any mussels that have not opened.
- Remove the top shell from each mussel.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
mussels, garlic, onion, olive oil, parsley, fresh chili pepper, lemon juice, dry white wine, water, tomatoes, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mussel-soup-216681 (may not work)