Mussel chowder

10 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¾ pounds bacon; cut julienne
2.00 cup chopped yellow onions
1.00 cup chopped celery
1.00 cup diced carrot
1½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
6.00 bay leaves
¾ cup all-purpose flour
8.00 cup chicken stock
1½ pounds new potatoes; quartered
1.00 cup fresh sweet corn
1.00 teaspoon crab boil
1.00 cup half-and-half
½ cup finely-chopped fresh parsley
4.00 pounds small cultivated mussels
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
1.00 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

Directions

In a large nonstick stock pot, over medium heat, render the bacon for 10 minutes. Stir in the onions, celery, and carrots. Season the vegetables with salt, cayenne, and bay leaves. Saute for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and tender. Stir in the flour and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chicken stock and bring up to a boil. Add the potatoes and corn. Stir in the Crab Boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Stir in the cream and parsley. Add the mussels and simmer the soup for 5 minutes. Stir in the hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer the soup for 2 minutes. This recipe yields 10 servings.

Recipe Source: EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EM-1B09 broadcast 02-04-1998) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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10-22-1998

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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