Thai Mussel Soup

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Servings: 3 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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A fragrant, spicy broth loaded with tender mussels, rice noodles, and fresh herbs.
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Thai Mussel Soup

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 3 cups Calories: 718.4

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This Thai Mussel Soup is a vibrant and comforting dish that balances spicy, sour, and savory flavors in every spoonful. The broth is built from a base of clam juice and white wine, infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, and fiery serrano chilies. Tender mussels steam gently in the fragrant liquid before being added back to the simmering pot alongside crisp bok choy and soft rice noodles. Garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions, this soup offers a luxurious texture and complex taste profile.

Directions

  1. In a large pot with a lid, combine white wine, lemon juice, chopped onion, bay leaf, 2 tablespoons of chopped garlic, and cilantro sprigs.
  2. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add the mussels, cover the pot, and steam for 3-4 minutes until the shells open.
  4. Remove the opened mussels with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool slightly. Discard any mussels that do not open.
  5. Strain the cooking liquid through a sieve lined with several layers of cheesecloth to create a clear broth. You should have approximately 3 cups.
  6. Place the rice noodles in a bowl, cover with hot water, and soak for 10-15 minutes until softened. Drain well.
  7. In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
  8. Add the crushed serrano chilies, lime zest, remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic, and minced gingerroot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let the ingredients brown.
  9. Add the chopped bok choy and the white parts of the sliced scallions. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender.
  10. Pour in the clam juice, water, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and the strained mussel broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  11. While the soup heats, remove the mussels from their shells. Reserve any juices from the shells, strain them, and add the liquid to the soup.
  12. Add the shelled mussels to the simmering soup.
  13. Simmer gently for another 2-3 minutes to heat the mussels through.
  14. Divide the soaked rice noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the soup and mussels over the noodles.
  15. Garnish with chopped cilantro and the green parts of the scallions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 718.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.0g36%
Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
Cholesterol 149.8mg50%
Sodium 2241.8mg94%
Total Carbohydrate 61.6g21%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g39%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 52.6g106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: thai soup, mussels, seafood, rice noodles, spicy, garlic, ginger, chilies, bok choy, cilantro, fish sauce, lime, white wine, clam juice, dinner, quick meal, asian cuisine, broth, vermicelli, scallions
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