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Fortune Bay Mussel Chowder

Fortune Bay Mussel Chowder
Yields
8 servings

Source: Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

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ingredients

fresh cultured blue mussels (4-5 pounds)
1
Tbsp butter
¾
cup onion, diced
2
cup potato, diced
2
Tbsp flour
4
cup milk
2
cup light cream
4
strips bacon, fried crisp
1
pinch salt and pepper, to taste
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directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh blue mussels in tap water. Place in a large saucepan with a small amount of water on high heat. Cover and let steam until shells open (5 – 7 minutes). Remove fresh blue mussel meat from shells, strain and reserve broth.

Step 2

Add enough hot water to broth to make 4 cups in total.

Step 3

Melt butter in pot; add onion and sauté until transparent.

Step 4

Add flour and stir to blend thoroughly with butter.

Step 5

Gradually add broth and water mixture and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Add potatoes, simmer until nearly done, then add fresh blue mussels and gently stir in hot milk and cream.

Step 7

Season lightly with salt and pepper. Garnish with bacon strips or a few fresh blue mussels.

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