Mussel Chowder

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Mussel Chowder
1500 min.
8
365kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with this vegetarian Mussel Chowder, a dish that brilliantly blends flavors and textures to create a hearty soup perfect for any occasion. Picture yourself cozied up with a warm bowl of this rich chowder, complemented by crusty bread for a satisfying dip. The combination of leeks, carrots, and sweet orange bell peppers sautéed until tender, paired with the unique briny notes of mussels, elevates this dish into a comforting masterpiece.

While traditionally associated with seafood lovers, this chowder presents a refreshing take that caters to various palates. The use of white wine not only adds depth to the broth but also enhances the overall flavor profile, making each spoonful a tantalizing experience. The creamy finish is luxurious, thanks to a touch of heavy cream, creating a balanced harmony between savory and rich.

This Mussel Chowder is ideal as an appetizer, a filling snack, or a starter for a lavish dinner. With a preparation time of just 1500 minutes, you can take the time to enjoy the cooking process, experimenting with the layers of flavor that come together beautifully. Gather your ingredients, embrace the art of cooking, and serve up a deliciously unique chowder that will impress both family and friends alike.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • medium carrots finely chopped
  • servings accompaniment: crusty bread 
  • 0.5 cup cooking wine dry white
  • large garlic cloves minced
  • 0.3 cup heavy cream 
  • medium leeks white green finely chopped ( and pale parts only)
  • 4.5 lb mussels steamed cleaned (preferably cultivated)
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • large orange bell peppers finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • large shallots finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • pot
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Pour reserved mussel cooking liquid through a fine sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a bowl. Set aside 24 mussels in their shells, then shuck remainder and halve them crosswise.
  2. Wash chopped leeks in a bowl of cold water, then lift out and drain well.
  3. Cook leeks, carrots, bell peppers, and shallot with salt and pepper in butter and oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook, uncovered, stirring, 1 minute.
  4. Add strained mussel cooking liquid and wine and simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in halved mussels and cream and simmer, stirring, 5 minutes.
  6. Add reserved mussels in their shells and simmer until just heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories365kcal
Protein3.54%
Fat61.41%
Carbs35.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.17
Glycemic Load
3.54
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.066521863575%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.16mg
Catechin
2.08mg
Epicatechin
1.49mg
Hesperetin
1.08mg
Naringenin
1.03mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.67mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.34kcal
18.27%
Fat:12.2g
18.77%
Saturated Fat:5.88g
36.77%
Carbohydrates:15.66g
5.22%
Net Carbohydrates:13.82g
5.03%
Sugar:6.43g
7.14%
Cholesterol:23.66mg
7.89%
Sodium:184.86mg
8.04%
Alcohol:27.83g
100%
Alcohol %:9.48%
100%
Protein:1.58g
3.16%
Vitamin A:4489.42IU
89.79%
Vitamin C:56.58mg
68.58%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.32%
Vitamin K:18.55µg
17.67%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.57%
Vitamin E:1.69mg
11.3%
Potassium:391.44mg
11.18%
Magnesium:41.93mg
10.48%
Folate:41.53µg
10.38%
Iron:1.54mg
8.58%
Phosphorus:82.6mg
8.26%
Fiber:1.84g
7.37%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.65%
Calcium:55.39mg
5.54%
Vitamin B3:1mg
5%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.76%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.69%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.65%
Copper:0.06mg
3.04%
Selenium:1.28µg
1.82%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.5%
Source:Epicurious