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March 6, 2015

Mussels in Creamy Fennel Tomato Broth

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Thank you to Imagine® Foods for sponsoring this post!

My Dominican Republic adventures earlier this week have left me craving seafood, so it seems only appropriate to share this easy recipe for Mussels in Creamy Fennel Tomato Broth today. I know it sounds complicated, but I promise it’s ready in minutes!

creamy tomato mussels soup

I absolutely love mussels in super garlicky tomato broth – it’s one of my favorite things to order at restaurants. Little did I know how easy it was to recreate at home!

mussels in creamy tomato broth

This would make a great dish to impress dinner guests – mussel-based meals always look so fancy, but in reality, they are fast and easy to make. Mussels are nutritious, too – a great source of protein, vitamin B12, and selenium. Thumbs up!

mussels creamy tomato fennel broth recipe

To make this recipe, you first need to clean the mussels; here’s a good visual/how-to for cleaning mussels. It’s easy. 🙂

mussels recipe

Then, you simply sauté some garlic and sliced fennel in a pot with olive oil for a few minutes, then add tomato soup and bring it all to a boil. I used Imagine® organic creamy tomato soup to make the broth for this recipe; I love Imagine’s products and buy them often! Each soup provides a full serving of veggies per cup, and has no added MSG, artificial flavors, chemicals, or preservatives. Their soups are good on their own or in recipes, like this one!

mussel tomato broth recipe ingredients

Once the mixture is at a boil, you add the mussels and reduce the heat, then cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the mussels open up. That’s it! You’re done. 🙂

Enjoy as-is or atop some spaghetti. I also recommend dipping crusty bread into the broth. 🙂

mussels in tomato broth recipe

Here’s the full recipe. Enjoy!

Mussels in Creamy Fennel Tomato Broth

Mussels in Creamy Fennel Tomato Broth
July 24, 2019

This recipe sounds complicated, but is ready in minutes and makes a perfect dish to impress dinner guests. Serve with spaghetti or crusty bread!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Yield
SERVES 4
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 small fennel bulbs, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups Imagine Creamy Tomato Soup​
  • 2 pounds (1 bag) mussels, cleaned
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh parsley, for serving
  • lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the fennel slices and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the fennel is tender and lightly browned.
  2. Add the tomato soup and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the mussels, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until all the mussels are wide open. (After 10 minutes, all the mussels should be open. If any aren’t open, discard them, they’re no good.)
  4. Season broth to taste with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with fresh parsley, lemon, and bread, if desired.

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mussel fennel soup with bread recipe
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9 comments
  • Erin @ Erin's Inside Job
    March 6, 2015 · 4:31PM:
    I am so cold right now and that recipe looks like it would be delicious and warm me up. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  • Shel@PeachyPalate
    March 6, 2015 · 4:43PM:
    LOVE mussels!! Here's my take on a smokey creamy sauce! I made mine with bacon and coconut milk and cream! SO DAMN good! http://peachypalate.com/2014/12/01/creamy-smoky-paleo-mussel-chowder/
    Reply
    • Anne
      March 6, 2015 · 5:28PM:
      Yum!!
      Reply
  • Jojo @ Run Fast Eat Lots
    March 7, 2015 · 11:12AM:
    Love mussels, but I rarely cook them myself. It's pretty easy to make, though the hard part is cleaning them
    Reply
  • Molly March 7, 2015 · 11:21AM:
    This is on my meal plan!
    Reply
  • Roadrunner March 8, 2015 · 5:31PM:
    Adding to my menu wish list, thanks!
    Reply
  • Jordan Lynn // Life Between Lattes
    March 9, 2015 · 10:33PM:
    Love, love, love mussels, but I never considered making them at home. Good to know that they are easy to make ... Do you have a favorite mussel spot in DC? I'm always looking for recommendations. :)
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  • sylvie
    March 22, 2015 · 1:18AM:
    Want to dive right into this bowl! As I'm a bit lazy, I buy ready cleaned mussels...
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    • Anne
      March 22, 2015 · 8:11AM:
      Good idea :)
      Reply
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