Ligurian Mussel Soup

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Zuppa di muscoli is a traditional mussel soup originating from Liguria. The soup is usually made with a combination of mussels, garlic, tomato paste, dry white wine, parsley, garlic, olive oil, and toasted bread. The mussels are cooked in water until they open. They're removed from the pot, while the cooking liquid is reserved for later. The garlic and parsley are sautéed in olive oil and mixed with the tomato paste, wine, and mussels with some of the cooking liquid. The soup is simmered for a few minutes, and it's then typically served over toasted bread in deep bowls.