Mussel Soup au Gratin with Saffron and Canadian-Swiss | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 16 mussels (4 per serving)
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 2 oz (60 g) leeks julienned
• 2 oz (60 g) carrots in small dice
• 2 oz (60 g) celery in small dice
• 2 oz (60 g) onion chopped
• 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic minced
• 4 fresh tomatoes
• 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) fish stock
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping cream 35 %
• 1 pinch saffron
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 garlic croutons
• 4 oz (120 g) Canadian Canadian-Swiss cheese grated