MOROCCAN CARROT SOUP WITH MUSSELS
This is a Moroccan-style carrot soup, which can be served either hot or cold. Subtle sweetness (carrots), acidity (lemon), spice (cumin), fragrance (cilantro) and a touch of salinity (mussels) mirror the very aromas and flavor notes that the best of these German spätlese riesling wines deliver . The soup can also be made without the mussels, but not without the cilantro.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories soups and stews, appetizer, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a 3-quart saucepan. Add onion. Cook over low heat until starting to soften. Stir in cumin, cook briefly, stirring. Add carrots and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, until carrots are very tender, about 20 minutes. Cool briefly. Purée in a blender in two batches. Return soup to saucepan, season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice. Set aside until shortly before serving.
- Place mussels in a shallow 2-quart saucepan or sauté pan. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil, toss over high heat about a minute, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until mussels open, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove mussels, draining well so juices stay in pan. Discard any that do not open. When mussels are cool enough to handle, shuck them into a bowl, discard shells and toss mussels with remaining oil and the cilantro. Strain mussel broth and add to soup.
- Reheat soup. To serve, place a few mussels in each of 6 warm soup plates. Serve plates to guests. Ladle soup over mussels at the table. If not using mussels, fold cilantro into soup, ladle soup into bowls and drizzle each portion with remaining oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Afoma Chinwuba
[email protected]This soup is even better the next day. The flavors meld together and it becomes even more flavorful.
Kaia Box
[email protected]I added a dollop of sour cream to my bowl of soup and it was amazing! It gave the soup a creamy and tangy flavor.
Charles Hayman
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover mussels. I had some leftover mussels from a seafood boil and they were perfect in this soup.
Danish Hassan
[email protected]I didn't have any fresh carrots, so I used frozen carrots instead. It worked just fine.
Suyaib Islam
[email protected]I'm allergic to mussels, so I used shrimp instead. It was still delicious!
Nina Lallman
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy and convenient.
MD Younus Khan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweetness of the carrots and the briny flavor of the mussels.
April Boughton
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was so creamy and flavorful. My family loved it!
Kinelly Maricano
[email protected]This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I added a little too much cayenne pepper. Otherwise, it was a delicious and hearty soup.
Rashid Saleem
[email protected]I love the combination of carrots and mussels in this soup. It's a unique and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter day.
Nehemiah Mcgrew
[email protected]This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I always get compliments when I serve it.
Zubair jeelani
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots and mussels. Plus, it's a healthy and affordable meal.
Saleem Mona
[email protected]This soup is a keeper! It's easy to make, healthy, and absolutely delicious. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Harlin Beck
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of carrot soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of mussels gave it a unique and savory flavor that I loved. Will definitely be making this again!
Lakeesha Mugeshi
[email protected]This Moroccan carrot soup with mussels was a delightful culinary journey. The flavors were harmonious and comforting, with a perfect balance of spices. The mussels added a briny depth that complemented the sweetness of the carrots. Highly recommend!