Mussel and Sweet Potato Chowder

avonman999
avonman999 @cook_3096758
Les Cedres, Qc
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Ingredients

6 servings
  1. 2 1/2 lb(1.25 kg) mussels
  2. 2 tbsp(25 mL) butter
  3. 1chopped onion
  4. 2 clovegarlic, minced
  5. 3 cup(750 mL) grated peeled sweet_potato (about 1 large)
  6. 1 cup(250 mL) grated carrot
  7. 1 cup(250 mL) milk
  8. 1/2 cup(125 mL) whipping_cream
  9. 1/2 tsp(2 mL) salt
  10. 1/4 tsp(1 mL) hot_pepper sauce

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Scrub mussels; discard any that do not close.

  2. 2

    In large shallow Dutch oven, bring 1/4 cup (50 mL) water to boil.

  3. 3

    Add mussels; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until mussels open. Discard any that do not open. Transfer mussels and liquid to bowl.

  4. 4

    In same pan, melt butter over medium heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened.

  5. 5

    Add sweet potato, carrot, milk, cream, salt and hot pepper sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, reserving liquid, remove mussels from shells, discarding shells; set mussels aside.

  7. 7

    Add 2 cups (500 mL) reserved liquid to soup. In blender, pour soup, in batches, until smooth. Return to pan; add shucked mussels and reheat gently.

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