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Cook’n with Class Mussels Saffron and Leek Soup

Cook’n with Class opened its second location (Paris was the first) in Uzès in 2015. In 2016, they are offering a series of 5-day (7-night) culinary holidays based out of the Uzès location. The program covers some classic Provencal dishes, but also offers a chance to discover unique wine pairings and the opportunity to meet local producers in the markets.

This easy recipe for Mussels Cream Soup with Saffron and Leek comes from the kitchen at Cook’n with Class. Enjoy!

Mussels Cream Soup with Saffron and Leek

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This is an easy cream-based soup with mussels and the gentle flavours of leek and saffron.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Soup

Cuisine French, Provencal

Servings People

Equipment

1 saucepan with lid oven-proof (3-quart)

Ingredients

500 g (52.9 oz) Mussels
2 leeks
300 g (10.6 oz) potatoes
1/4 L (1 cup) heavy cream (35%)
1 bouquet garni
A few pistils saffron (or 1tbsp Madras curry)
2 shallot(s) (diced)
2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
to taste salt and pepper
1 L (4 cups) dry white wine
2 tbsp butter

Instructions

In a large saucepan, add: Cleaned live mussels, white wine, bouquet garni, shallots and parsley.
A little bit of pepper.
Cover and cook on high heat until the mussels open (not too long or you will have rubbery mussels and don't put salt yet.)
Drain the juice from the mussels and reserve.
In a heavy saucepan add the thinly chopped leeks with 2 tbsp of butter, cook on medium heat for 5 minutes then add the chopped potatoes, add the mussel broth, cream, saffron and a pinch of salt.
Cook on low heat for 20 minutes and until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the mussels from their shells and keep then aside.
When the soup is cooked, taste, rectify the seasoning and add the mussels you set aside, reheat quickly so you can serve it warm.

Notes

The key to this soup is not overcooking the mussels. Serve warm with some crusty bread and a green salad.

Keyword Seafood Recipes, Soups

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Formerly known as Cook’n With Class Uzès, Let’s Eat The World - Culinary Experiences for Travel Lovers continues the tradition of offering exceptional culinary adventures around the globe. Founded by Yetunde Oshodi-Fraudeau, a passionate food and travel expert, Let’s Eat The World builds on the success of the original Cook’n With Class brand, which started in 2007 in Paris. Our cooking classes, taught in English, have introduced countless tourists and locals to the art of French cuisine, from mastering traditional French baking to creating exquisite desserts and exploring bustling French markets.

In 2015, alongside her husband, Chef Eric Fraudeau, Yetunde expanded the Cook’n With Class brand to southern France with the opening of Cook’n With Class Uzès, focusing on Mediterranean and Provencal cuisine. This location quickly gained popularity with its hands-on French market classes and the beloved culinary holiday tour - A Week in Uzès.

In 2020, recognizing the desire for more diverse culinary experiences, Yetunde launched the new brand, Let’s Eat The World - Culinary Experiences for Travel Lovers. This rebranding marks an exciting evolution from a local cooking school to a global culinary adventure brand. Under Yetunde's leadership, Let’s Eat The World now offers a range of experiences, including vacation tours, masterclass workshops, and innovative private online cooking classes that bring the flavors of French, Mediterranean, and Spanish cuisine directly into your home.

Chef Eric Fraudeau serves as the head chef for our Uzès location and acts as the culinary advisor for all of our tours, ensuring that each culinary experience is rooted in authenticity and excellence.

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Cook’n with Class Mussels Saffron and Leek Soup