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Saffron Mussel Soup INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pint whipping cream 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 t. saffron threads 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 lbs. mussels 1/2 pint fish stock or mussel broth 1 t. dried dill White pepper 1/2 stick (4 T.) salted butter INSTRUCTIONS: Bring cream to boil, add saffron, then remove from stove. Let steep for at least a half hour. Steam mussels with dill. Remove meat from shells. Melt butter in 2 quart saucepan and sauté onions. Add garlic and continue cooking for two minutes. Add fish stock or mussel broth and saffron cream. Bring to boil and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add pepper and mussels. Heat thoroughly, stirring constantly. Add water if too thick. Serve with crusty bread or rolls. Return to recipe index