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Zuppa di Cozze – Italian Mussel Soup

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As a soup, you need crusty bread to mop up the sauce as you don’t want to miss a thing. Zuppa di Cozze – Italian Mussel Soup is one of my favourite recipes as it’s packed full of flavour. Not only in this an ideal soup, it’s a starter and main course depending on quantity. If you love seafood then you have to try this recipe.

Zuppa di Cozze - Italian Mussel Soup - TheRecipe.Website

Zuppa di Cozze – Italian Mussel Soup

A superb soup that is a firm favourite during the season. Make sure you have the bread to help with the mop up.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Seafood, Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 216kcal

Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • Scrub the mussels with a stiff brush and remove the “beard” using a sharp knife.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over moderate heat and sauté the garlic, onion, and celery until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and their liquid, the wine, basil, salt, and pepper, and simmer uncovered over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the mussels, cover, and cook over high heat until the mussels have opened, about 10 minutes.
  • Divide the mussels between individual serving bowls, discarding any unopened shells.
  • Spoon the soup over them and garnish with lemon zest.
  • Serve with crusty Italian bread for sopping up the broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g

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