Mussel Soup

Ingredients

• 30 fresh mussels (scrub and debeard)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chili pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 400 g crushed tomatoes with juice
• salt and black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in large saucepan.

2. 2

   Add chopped onion, and garlic and cook until clear.

3. 3

   Add parsley and chilli and cook for 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Increase heat and add lemon juice, wine and water and bring to the boil.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes.

6. 6

   Bring to boil.

7. 7

   Add cleaned mussels and cook covered over a moderate heat for about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Discard any mussels that have not opened.

9. 9

   Remove the top shell from each mussel.

10. 10

    Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.