Hfs2- Scottish Mussel Brose - Ba 2/83

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: England, Scotland, Shellfish, Soups
2tb(1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/2lbLeeks; white part only, finely sliced(about 2 cups)
1/2cCelery; white part only, finely sliced
4To 6 shallots; finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
8Whole peppercorns
4Whole allspice berries
1Bay leaf
1/2tsDried thyme; crumbled
2lbFresh mussels; scrubbed and debearded
1lBottle English dry hard cider
1/4c(1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4cAll purpose flour
2cWhipping cream
Nutmeg; freshly grated
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Fresh chives; snipped
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