Saffron Mussel Bisque Recipe

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Saffron Mussel Bisque
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  1. Place saffron threads in a small bowl, and cover with 1 tablespoon boiling water. Set aside.
  2. Scrub mussels clean in several changes of fresh water and pull off beards. Discard any mussels that are cracked or do not close tightly when tapped. Put mussels into a saucepan with wine and water. Cover and cook over high heat, shaking pan frequently, 6-7 minutes or until shells open. Remove mussels, discarding any which remain closed. Strain liquid through a fine sieve and reserve.
  3. Heat butter and oil in a saucepan. Add onion, garlic, leek and fenugreek and cook gently 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add saffron mixture, 2-1/2 cups of reserved cooking liquid and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, keep 8 mussels in shells and remove remaining mussels from shells. Add all mussels to soup and stir in chopped parsley, salt, pepper and cream. Heat through 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired, and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.2 Kcal (1190 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.71g 20%
Cholesterol 47.88mg 16%
Sodium 621.38mg 26%
Potassium 627.23mg 13%
Total Carbs 13.33g 4%
Sugars 1.83g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 3%
Protein 19.04g 38%
Vitamin C 19.6mg 33%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 6.5mg 36%
Calcium 71.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.09 Kcal (331 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.54g 20%
Cholesterol 13.32mg 16%
Sodium 172.93mg 26%
Potassium 174.56mg 13%
Total Carbs 3.71g 4%
Sugars 0.51g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 3%
Protein 5.3g 38%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 33%
Iron 1.8mg 36%
Calcium 20mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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