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Mussels in Fennel Broth
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
Serve with crusty baguette to soak up the flavorful broth.
Ingredients:
1 large fennel bulb with stalks
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry vermouth
4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoons butter
Directions:
1. Directions: Chop fennel bulb to measure 2 cups. Chop fennel fronds to measure 1 tablespoon. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped fennel bulb and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and vermouth to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes or until fennel is tender. Add mussels to pan; cover and cook 5 minutes or until shells open. Remove mussels from pan and keep warm; discard any unopened shells. Remove pan from heat, and add 2 tablespoons butter, stirring until butter melts. Serve fennel broth over mussels, and sprinkle with fennel fronds.
By RecipeOfHealth.com