What to Eat in France: Saffron Mussel Soup

Published by Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Permalink 0

What to Eat in France: Soupe de moules safranée, or Saffron Mussel Soup

by Jonell Galloway

Saffron mussel soup is from the Loire region. The particularity of the Loire version of this soup is that it has leeks, which are not commonly used with mussels. The Loire Valley produces more than 24% of all leeks in France, more than any other region.

The proportions of the ingredients can vary, although the fumet needs a bit more precision than the mussels and soup. The general rule is to make as much fumet as you need for the amount of mussels you’ve cooked.

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Mediterranean Food Connection: Bagels, Smoked Salmon, Goat Cheese and Leek Shoots

Published by Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Permalink 0

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Click here for French version.

Ingredients

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4 bagels (click here for Christophe’s bagel recipe)
4 slices smoked salmon
200 g / 7 oz.  creamy fresh (not fermented) goat cheese

50 g / 2 large tablespoons leek shoots, or failing this, scallions, chives or chopped shallots
Freshly ground white pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut bagels in half crosswise. Toast.
  2. Mix goat cheese and white pepper to taste.
  3. Spread inside bottom surface of bagels with goat cheese.
  4. Put one slice of salmon on each bagel.
  5. Evenly distribute leek shoots on bottom half of bagels.
  6. Put top half of bagels back in place.
  7. Serve immediately.

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