SMOKED MUSSEL SOUP

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A rich bisque-type soup that is easy to make using canned soup and mussels, but tastes "fancy".

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Mussels

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 (3 2/3 ounce) cans smoked mussels, drained and mashed with a fork into a paste
1 fresh tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs, mixed (thyme, marjoram, oregano, etc.)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons dry sherry (not cooking sherry)
1 pinch sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix the chicken soup, mussel paste, tomato, milk and water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat.
  • Combine the dry herbs, flour and cream. Add to the soup mixture and stir over low heat until hot, but not boiling.
  • Remove from heat and add the sherry and sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve in bowls with slices of crusty bread.

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