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Zuppa di Cozze for Two
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
52 mins
 

This is a dish to share!!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Zuppa di Cozze for Two
Author: Renata Solski
Ingredients
The Zuppa
  • 1 bag fresh mussels
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • hand full of fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups cherry tomtoes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 cup white wine
The bread
  • 1 large baquette
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp oregano
Instructions
The Zuppa
  1. Clean the mussels by rinsing and placing them in a bowl of cold water with a couple of tbsp of flour for 30 minutes.  

    Rinse the mussels again.  Brush off any remaining debris such as beards. They can be easily pulled off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDsBCI2xCX8

    In a large pan, add olive oil, basil, garlic and warm for a minute.  Do not burn.  

    Now add the sliced cherry tomatoes. 

    Cook for 2 minutes and add the rinsed mussels.

    Toss everything together and pour in the white wine.

    Place lid on pan and cook for 5 minutes.

    Remove lid and garnish with fresh basil. 

The bread
  1. Slice the baquette in half and brush with olive oil.

    Sprinkle some oregano on each half.

    Put cut side down on barbecue for a minute.

    Flip over and cook for another 30 seconds.

    Remove and add to the bowls of soup.  

Recipe Notes

You can easily double this recipe.