Soup: Cream of Leek Soup with Mussels (Bon Ap
| Yield: | 6 Servings |
| Categories: | Mussel, Main Dishes, Leek, Potato, Soups |
| 2 | c | Water |
| 1 | c | Dry wine |
| 3 | Fresh Thyme springs or | |
| 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled | ||
| 1 1/2 | lb | Mussels, scrubbed, debearded |
| 1/4 | c | (1/2 stick) butter |
| 4 | lg | Leeks, chopped (white and |
| Pale greenparts only) | ||
| 1 | lb | Russet potatoes, peeled, |
| Coarsely chopped | ||
| 3/4 | c | Bottled clam juice |
| 3/4 | c | Half and half |
| 3 | tb | Chopped fresh herbs (such as |
| Chives, parlsey and/or | ||
| Thyme) |
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