Spanish Mussel and Chorizo Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 chorizo sausages (6 oz), halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, lightly crushed
1/4 tsp whole fennel seeds , bruised with the side of a knife
two 3-inch strips of orange zest
two 8-oz bottles clam juice
1 14- oz can diced tomatoes , with their juices
1/2 cup orzo
2 lb mussels , scrubbed and debearded
crusty italian or french bread

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the chorizos, shallot, garlic, fennel seeds and orange zest and stir over moderate heat until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the clam juice, tomatoes and 1 1/3 cups of water. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo, cover and cook until barely al dente, about 8 minutes. Add the mussels, cover and cook until they open, 4 to 5 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels and the orange zest. Serve with bread.
Wine Recommendation: 1995 Morgan Malvasia Bianca from California or 1994 CUNE Blanco Seco from Rioja, Spain.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	397.84 Kcal (1666 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.99g	25%
Cholesterol	68.37mg	23%
Sodium	949.49mg	40%
Potassium	1215.38mg	26%
Total Carbs	29.66g	10%
Sugars	8.04g	32%
Dietary Fiber	4.87g	19%
Protein	33.52g	67%
Vitamin C	32.5mg	54%
Iron	10.4mg	58%
Calcium	114.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	92.49 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.72g	25%
Cholesterol	15.89mg	23%
Sodium	220.73mg	40%
Potassium	282.55mg	26%
Total Carbs	6.89g	10%
Sugars	1.87g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	19%
Protein	7.79g	67%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	54%
Iron	2.4mg	58%
Calcium	26.6mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

8.5

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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