15-Minute Spicy Mussel Soup Recipe
This 15-Minute Spicy Mussel Soup is a vibrant and flavorful seafood dish featuring fresh mussels simmered in a rich tomato broth spiced with garlic, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal, it balances the heat with the acidity of tomatoes and the aromatic infusion of white wine and herbs.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ – 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low or no-sodium chicken broth
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 large handful fresh parsley, chopped (divided)
Seafood
- 2 lbs. fresh live mussels, cleaned
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the peeled and chopped onion and cook until softened. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the dry white wine and stir to deglaze the pot.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Open the cans of crushed and diced tomatoes and add them to the pot along with the chicken broth, salt, and half of the chopped parsley. Stir all ingredients, cover the pot, and increase the heat to high until the mixture reaches a boil. Then reduce the heat to maintain a heavy simmer.
- Prepare mussels: While the soup simmers, clean the mussels by removing the beards (pull off the thread) and scraping off any barnacles. Rinse them well under cold water in a colander. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
- Cook mussels in soup: Add the cleaned mussels to the simmering soup. Cover the pot and cook until all mussels have opened, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
- Serve: Ladle the soup with the cooked mussels into bowls and garnish each serving with the remaining fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure mussels are fresh and properly cleaned for the best flavor and food safety.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes according to desired spice level.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit mussels.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the spicy tomato broth.
- Discard any mussels that do not open during cooking to avoid foodborne illness.
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